Casual Trial Respiratory Physiotherapist

University of Melbourne -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Casual
$3.00 - $56.70 an hour
6 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Physical Therapy
Research
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Organisational skills
Clinical trials
Data collection
Working with Children Check
Communication skills
Hospital experience

Full Job Description

Role type: Casual, varying hours
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Salary: RA.3 - $56.70 per hour

Pioneering NHMRC-funded clinical trial / collaborate with leading psychiatrists and physiotherapists across major hospitals / flexible casual 3–5 hours weekly

Apply now to use your respiratory physiotherapy expertise in research that could transform treatment for functional seizures.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will use your respiratory physiotherapy expertise to deliver breathing control training within a landmark randomised clinical trial. You will gain valuable research experience, collaborate with leading clinicians, and work flexibly across major Melbourne hospitals.

What you will deliver:

Provide breathing control training and befriending sessions to trial participants at participating Melbourne hospital sites.

Conduct standardised clinical and research assessments of participants in line with trial protocols and Good Clinical Practice.

Plan and complete accurate data collection, documentation and quality checks to support high-quality trial outcomes.

Coordinate and communicate project activities with the research team to ensure milestones are met on time.

Contribute to manuscripts, ethics submissions and grant applications related to the project, as desired.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy and postgraduate cardiorespiratory training or equivalent clinical expertise.

Bring current respiratory physiotherapy experience, ideally within acute, neurology or cardiorespiratory hospital settings.

Demonstrate strong organisational skills, managing competing tasks, meeting deadlines and following through with minimal supervision.

Show meticulous attention to detail, with experience in data collection, auditing, quality assurance and record keeping.

Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, enabling supportive participant interactions and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.

Hold or be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check and Victorian driver licence.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team
Your new team sits within the Department of Psychiatry in the Melbourne Medical School.
You will join clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving mental health care across the lifespan. The Department works closely with major Melbourne hospitals, translating discoveries into real-world practice. As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, you will access strong research infrastructure. You will collaborate across disciplines and hospitals, and develop your skills in impactful clinical research.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Richard Kanaan via email at [email protected]

For questions related to our recruitment process email Dijana Pourgoutzidis

at [email protected]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 24 June at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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