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Form of workTHE HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a centre of excellence in cardiovascular medical research affiliated with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney. For 30 years, The Heart Research Institute has been one of Australia's leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease. Through our research, The Heart Research Institute has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat cardiovascular disease.
Position Description
The Heart Research Institute is looking for Exercise Physiologistsor Physiotherapists to fill various contractor roles in Warragamba, Bomaderry and Canberra as part of the Congenital Heart Fitness Intervention Trial (CH-FIT). This is an exciting role, and a great opportunity to work with young people with Congenital Heart Disease, as part of a world-leading Clinical Research trial. For further information about the trial, please see the following link: https://www.hri.org.au/news/training-your-heart-world-first-study-on-role-of-exercise-for-congenital-heart-disease
This job is ideal for anyone looking for additional client-facing work on top of any existing roles.
About the project:
CH-FIT is a research project which aims to improve quality of life, exercise capacity, health outcomes and prognosis for children and adults living with congenital heart disease through exercise training and lifestyle programs. The project is the world's largest and most definitive exercise trial ever performed in people living with congenital heart disease.
There are currently three contractor positions available in the following locations:
- Warragamba
- Bomaderry
- Canberra
There is also the potential opportunity for other participants outside of these areas across greater Sydney to be added to a causal pool. If you’re interested but outside these areas, please contact the study team via the email below.
Successful candidates will have a strong interest in exercise and heart disease. New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Main responsibilities:
You will be responsible for delivering up to three, 60-minute exercise sessions each week for a 4-month period.
Each session is pre-planned consisting of a warm-up on the bike, a machine weighted based program and a cool-down on either the bike or any aerobic-based machine of the participant's choice.
We will also cover both your and the participant's entry to the gym so there is no extra cost to you.
Eligibility:
- Current ABN
- Public Liability and Professional - Indemnity Insurance
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Working with Children Check
- Appropriate accreditation (ESSA or AHPRA)
Please apply as soon as possible, as this job ad will close once we have received a sufficient response of relevant applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply: Your application should include (a) a cover letter and (b) detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Further information can be obtained from Dr Derek Tran (**********@sydney.edu.au) and A/Prof Rachael Cordina (***************@sydney.edu.au).
For more information about the Heart Research Institute, please visit our website www.hri.org.au
Eligibility: To apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity.
We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.
If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email *******@hri.org.au
