Research Lead - Occupational Therapy
Research Lead - Occupational Therapy
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Job Description
Job Description:
Grade 4 Occupational Therapist Research Lead
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
Maternity Leave backfill position until April 2026 (12 hours per week)
About the Role
You are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for research excellence and evidence-based practice. You will lead research capacity-building across the Occupational Therapy department mentor staff and postgraduate students and drive the translation of research into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate research initiatives within the Occupational Therapy department.
Mentor and support staff and students in research skill development.
Identify apply for and manage internal and external research grants.
Plan implement and evaluate quality improvement activities.
Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines and policies.
Classification for this position is between VG14 - VG17 ($126079.20 - $138928.40 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
Masters or PhD in a relevant area (or working towards).
Minimum 10 years relevant post-graduate OT experience recognised as a clinical expert.
Demonstrated research leadership with a strong publication history.
Current National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain.
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Occupational Therapy at SVHM
The Occupational Therapy department delivers client-centred evidence-based services across acute sub-acute and community settings. We are committed to excellence in clinical care education and research and work closely with all Allied Health disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. We are driven by our values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence and are proud to serve diverse communities across Melbourne.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Closing Date:
20 September 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
