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RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES NATIONAL SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH

CENTRE FOR DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH

• Utilise your project and research management experience
• Research Project Coordinator in the infant Wrist-Hand Orthosis randomised trial (iWHOTrial)
• Part time (0.38) fixed term role based in Melbourne

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Centre for Disability and Development Research (CeDDR) located within the University’s School of Allied Health is an international collaboration for programmatic research that will benefit children with developmental impairments and chronic health conditions, and their families, through high impact research that influences practice and policy.

As a Research Project Coordinator you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the iWHOTrial for infants and young children with cerebral palsy. Your role will facilitate compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines at trial sites in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland and coordinate resources and communications in order to ensure that the key research targets of the project are met.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• An honours degree (or equivalent level of experience) or higher in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, behavioural science, social science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in conducting treatment research with clinical teams in disability or paediatric service environment.
• Evidence of ability to show commitment to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:
Obtain the Information Package (HR to add). Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $101,111 - $109,471 pa (pro rata), including salary component $85,440 - $92,471 pa, (Higher Education Worker Level 7) (pro rata), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

To discuss this role further contact please contact Professor Christine Imms, School of Allied Health on (03) 9953 3404

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check for Victoria (employee).

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit www.acu.edu.au/careers

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 26 April 2019