Clinical Education Research Officer

•Work in Parkville within the Royal Children’s Hospital
•Generous salary $104,066 - $139,630 per annum (pro rata) + super (depending on level of experience and skills)
•2 year part time contract (22.8 hours per week)
Join our team as a Part Time Clinical Education Research Officer with VPRS!
What’s in it for you?
•Salary Packaging: Take advantage of salary packaging options, including entertainment and novated leases, to maximize your earnings and enhance your overall financial well-being
•Innovative Environment: Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing research and translating it into clinical practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
•Collaborative Culture: Work closely with VPRS staff statewide, engaging in a collaborative atmosphere that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-disciplinary teamwork.
•Leadership Role: Assume a pivotal position where your influence extends beyond daily tasks, leading the way in developing a culture of best practice and critical thinking.
•Statewide Impact: Contribute to a broader impact by participating in a statewide education and training program, influencing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
•Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule, recognising the importance of well-being both inside and outside the workplace.
The opportunity:
Join our team as a Part Time Clinical Education Research Officer and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Australian children with disabilities. In a country where 7.6% of children aged 0-14 face various challenges, including intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorders, we are dedicated to creating positive change.
As a key member of our Neurodisability and Rehabilitation team, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of childhood disabilities and implementing effective interventions.
In this dynamic position, you will lead the charge in establishing a culture of best practice and critical thinking within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS). Your responsibilities will extend to translating cutting-edge research into tangible clinical practices, fostering a research-centric approach, and collaborating with VPRS staff across the state.
As the linchpin between research and practice, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of paediatric rehabilitation in Victoria. Join us in our mission to empower children with disabilities, drive innovation, and create a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape. Elevate your career with a role that truly makes a difference.
Apply now!
Your responsibilities include:
•Develop Statewide education and training programs that promote critical thinking
•Assist in translation of research into clinical practice from key research groups in cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and chronic fatigue syndrome,
•Assist in developing collaborative projects across VPRS sites and centres
•Attend each VPRS regional site at least once per year
•Inform the VPRS Research Education days, and organise one day per year focused on research
About you:
•Relevant PhD/Doctoral qualification
•Postdoctoral experience (relative to opportunity) and appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
•Education and supervision of future researchers and successful higher degree student completions
•Clinical experience in the field of rehabilitation healthcare
•Clinical experience in the fields of acquired brain injury, chronic fatigue syndrome, spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy
•Demonstrated sound organisational, forward planning and coordination skills
Who we are
At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.
For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Sarah Knight at ************@mcri.edu.au.
To be considered, applicants should submit:
•Cover letter
•Resume
•Responses to selection criteria via the position description
Please submit your application in one combined pdf document.
We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Closing date: 23 February 2024