About the Role:

• The Allied Health Research Knowledge Translation Lead/RHAN coordinator will help to drive innovation, translate research into practice and contribute to the strategic direction of allied health research within the Client Hospital facilities and the wider Hume region.
• Support clinical teams to translate research into clinical practice and implement evidence-based clinical programs that are evaluated, improved, and aligned with best practice principles
• Coordinate research training workshops and seminars that address identified educational needs across the research continuum
• Lead and/or actively engage in a personal program of research from conceptualisation through to dissemination of findings.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to access funding and research opportunities that align with Client Hospital’s strategic and operational priorities
• Conduct, collaborate and supervise others in healthcare research and quality improvement activities
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of an Annual Allied Health Education and Research Plan.
• Promote dissemination of quality assurance and research findings by supporting staff to develop conference presentation submissions and publications.
• Attend University of Melbourne University Department of Rural Health and Rural Health Academic Network team meetings, and acknowledge Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Programme support in all publications and presentations.

Requirements:

• Approved tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Medical Imaging Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Pharmacy, Dietetics, or Psychology
• Current registration with AHPRA as required
  • For non-AHPRA registered disciplines, eligibility for full membership of relevant peak professional association must be demonstrated and maintained in accordance with Client Hospital's credentialing procedures
• Completion of Doctor of Philosophy by research or nearing completion of Doctor of Philosophy by research in an area relevant to Allied Health research.
• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in research activities relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated capacity in scientific writing via publications in peer reviewed scientific journals
• Demonstration of capacity to apply for and attract funding for research
• Experience in leadership, including leading the professional development of others at undergraduate, professional and postgraduate level
• Demonstrated ability to form collaborative links with significant stakeholders for example educational institutions, external industry organisations and professional bodies
• Demonstrated understanding of organisational change concepts and practices
• Contributing to research policy within an organisation or at broader sector level to increase profile as a leader in research
• Highly developed skills in organisation, time management, planning and priority setting.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated capacity to lead successful research grant applications
• Experience in clinical trials research
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues and directions affecting Allied Health professions and health services in Victoria
• Information technology skills including the development of e-learning strategies
• Evidence of publications or conference presentations related to research in allied health education or associated fields.

Benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• A mix of on-campus and remote working available.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social club memberships