Musculoskeletal Clinical Research Officer (Bundoora)

**Work type**:Fixed Term
- Part time
- 0.4FTE
- Fixed Term
- until 31/12/2026
- Bundoora Campus
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team

**About the position**

This position will assist with the co-ordination of the Victorian clusters for the NHMRC funded project: Implementation of a PAthway of CarE for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions living in RURAL, regional and remote AUSTRALIA using allied telehealth (PACE-RURAL). This multi-centre cooperative project is a cluster-randomised step-wedged trial led by Professor Trudy Rebbeck at the University of Sydney with funding allocated to La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine (LASEM) Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport.

Working from home can be arranged (if appropriate), but regular attendance at La Trobe University is encouraged to foster excellence in research culture.

**Skills and Experience**

**Essential**:

- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., physiotherapy, podiatry, nursing, medicine) and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area
- Demonstrated experience working with clinicians and ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
- Evidence of experience in research and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Full driver’s license as travel to rural regions will be required

**Desirable**:

- Experience and/or skills in data management, data collection, and ability to consolidate and present data effectively.
- Experience and/or skills in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and analysis.
- Registered with AHPRA
- Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._

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**Benefits**:

- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 23rd February 2025

Position Enquiries: Andrea Mosler, Senior Research Fellow, LTU Sports & Exercise Medicine RC

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **Cover letter,**:

- **An up-to-date resume and;**:

- **A separate document addressing each of the bullet points listed under ‘Skills and Experience” required for the position’, in this advertisement.**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**_ All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement_**. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ras6e