Research Assistant , Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation

Job no: 0060541
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic A – $83,468 - $113,262 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super

• Assist in stroke rehabilitation research, focusing on therapy delivery for the MRFF funded UPLIFT stroke recovery trial.
• Contribute to cutting-edge stroke recovery research with a multidisciplinary team at a leading university.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This Research Assistant position is a 12-month fixed-term role within the School of Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne, focusing on stroke rehabilitation research. Qualified speech pathologists with at least 3 years of experience working with people with neurological conditions will work on the UPLIFT stroke recovery trial, delivering aphasia therapy. The role reports directly to Associate Professor Kate Hayward, principal investigator of the UPLIFT trial and leader of the REPAIR Research Group.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate with relevant staff to screen and recruit potential research trial participants.
• Communicate with participants with stroke, schedule assessments and intervention sessions, build intervention training schedules, and assist with administrative functions related to the research trial.
• Conduct intervention therapy sessions (i.e., aphasia therapy) in line with the research trial protocol.
• Assist with managing trial tracking programs, verifying record data, and reporting on participant recruitment and progress related to the research trial.

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and excellent judgement. They are capable of using initiative to manage detailed projects, working both autonomously and collaboratively to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

You will also have:

• A qualification in Speech Pathology and be eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A minimum 3 years clinical experience working with people with neurological conditions especially people with stroke and aphasia.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with REDCap, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Power Point.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS) provides qualifying and postgraduate courses in the disciplines of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Audiology and Speech Pathology, and Optometry and Vision Sciences. As a candidate, joining our team means being part of a dynamic and impactful community dedicated to advancing healthcare education and practice. You will have the opportunity to shape the learning experiences of our students and make a positive impact on their future careers.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 5 January 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Research Assistant, Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation_PD.pdf