Position Number: JR-002805
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, or Part-time (0.8 FTE) ; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Optometry and Vision Sciences

Salary: Level A -$ 85,555 - $116,094 p er annum (pro rata for part-time)

• Contribute to groundbreaking ocular research / Collaborate with leading experts / Develop advanced clinical and research skills
• Apply now to advance your optometry career through innovative clinical research and trials
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

• Manage Clinical Studies: Recruit participants, perform study assessments, and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Contribute to Research Planning: Assist in project planning, human research ethics and clinical trial governance applications, and data management.
• Deliver Academic Outputs: Contribute to peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and research proposals.
• Support Team Development: Assist in supervising students and staff, fostering a positive research culture.
• Engage with External Partners: Coordinate and contribute to meetings and events with parties such as industry, clinicians and patient consumers.