Physiotherapy Research Officer - My Personal Rehab at Eastern Health

Box Hill, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Clinical research, Rehabilitation, Study coordination, Participant recruitment, Clinician engagement, Ethics protocol submission, REDCap, Data capture, Evidence-based practice, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Physiotherapy Research Officer - My Personal Rehab Part Time | 3 year opportunity | 15.2 hours per fortnight Community Rehabilitation setting | Salary Packaging through Maxxia Utilise your clinical expertise to support clinical research Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. About the role This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with research leadership, supporting the delivery of a large-scale, multi-site study aimed at improving rehabilitation access and outcomes for older adults following an acute health event. Working in close collaboration with clinical teams and leading researchers at Eastern Health and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), you will play a key role in coordinating study activities across Eastern Health sites. This includes supporting participant recruitment, facilitating clinician engagement and training, ensuring adherence to study protocols and ethical standards, and maintaining strong communication between local and national research teams. About you You are an experienced physiotherapist with a strong interest in rehabilitation and a passion for advancing evidence-based practice through research. You bring a solid foundation in clinical care, complemented by experience in coordinating or contributing to clinical research projects. To be successful in this role you will possess: Extensive clinical experience in rehabilitation Current physiotherapy registration with AHPRA Post graduate research training Experience in coordination of clinical research studies Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Demonstrated experience with the successful submission of ethics protocols (desirable) Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. REDCap) (desirable) A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions (desirable) Membership of relevant professional bodies within field of practice Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our 50 sites Study and professional development leave Friendly & supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work-life balance Employee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know: We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency application If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other rolesPlease click here for the Position DescriptionContact Person: Nicholas Taylor Contact Email: nicholas.taylor@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 31st of May 2026 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles] Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Responsibilities

The Research Officer will coordinate a large-scale, multi-site study focused on improving rehabilitation access and outcomes for older adults. Responsibilities include managing participant recruitment, facilitating clinician training, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and ethical standards.