Job no: 0063889
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 – 0.6 FTE); Fixed-term until May 2029
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Health Sciences - School of Physiotherapy
Salary: Level B $119,231 - $141,581 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% super
- Coordinate research and evaluation of the CycLink Partnership Project to improve cycling participation for young people with disabilities.
- Lead a project to enhance cycling participation for young people with disabilities through collaboration with universities, allied health, and government sectors.
- 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 is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project coordinator to lead a high-impact initiative aimed at improving the lives of young people with disabilities. You will play a key role in implementing and evaluating an innovative cycling program, working closely with leading experts across universities, allied health, and government sectors. This role offers the chance to make a real difference while driving collaboration and research in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the CycLink Partnership Project, including staff training, development of study materials, and oversight of ethics, governance and staff training at study sites.
- Support the collection, integrity, analysis, and interpretation of study data, including follow-up assessments and qualitative interviews.
- Lead or significantly contribute to research teams, ensuring high-quality presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Provide effective supervision of research and graduate students, as well as research support staff involved in the project.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a motivated individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and a commitment to collaboration, driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with disabilities. The successful candidate will need to have strong attention to detail and be able to manage their time with ease. They will need to be experienced in the ethics and governance of research projects and be able to collect and analyse data, as well as prepare reports for dissemination.
You Will Also Have:
- A PhD qualification in a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting effectiveness and implementation research studies.
- Knowledge and experience in the paediatrics and/or disability fields.
- A proven ability to manage large research projects and a developing national research profile, evidenced by research publications and contributions to grants.
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 – Department of Physiotherapy
The Department of Physiotherapy was established in 1991 and makes distinctive contributions nationally and internationally to the physiotherapy profession and society in research, learning & teaching and knowledge exchange. In 2009 it became a department within the Melbourne School of Health Science. Further information about Physiotherapy is available at:
http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au
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 Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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Position Description
