Research Lead - Occupational Trauma

Your role at St John of God Richmond

We are seeking applications for a Research Lead to join our new Occupational Trauma service on a permanent part-time basis.

The Research Lead will provide operational leadership for St John of God Health Care occupational trauma service research including inpatient, day programs, community services and outpatients. This role will also lead key projects, oversight project management and facilitate increased engagement and participation in research activities, and support research governance and through liaison with the Group Research Office.

The Position

• Collaborate and build relationships with other universities and organisations to promote inter agency collaboration and enhance the impact of trauma research

• Lead and complete a clinical audit of SJGHC Occupational Trauma treatment services against the National Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma

• Lead the evaluation of the PTSD Recovery Centres, including report production

• Lead the observational research of comparing and contrasting PTSD and complex trauma treatment pathways within SJGHC services

• Engage, lead and support complex research methodologies to explore key research questions related to occupational trauma recovery and return to work readiness

• Publish research findings in scientific and peer reviewed journals and present at key conferences and symposiums

• Assist SJGHC to translate research findings into improved trauma treatment and recovery models of care at SJGHC, nationally and internationally

• Contribute to the development of trauma treatment policies at a national and international levels

• Actively participate in grant writing and proposals to secure funding for research activities

• Ethical oversight to ensure that all SJGHC led trauma research adheres to ethical standards and regulatory requirements

• Ensure that all research activities meet the standards of the National Clinical Trials Framework and that all participating SJGHC sites are accreditation ready

• Assist in the design of learning and development for SJGHC clinicians related to best practice data collection and research

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with a higher degree (PhD or Masters) in a Health/Allied Health discipline or a related field. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading and managing research studies, including project management and hands-on research involvement.

The successful candidate will also have a strong track record in developing and producing research reports and articles for peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, experience in disseminating research findings through presentations at seminars, workshops, and conferences will be highly valued.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $154,196 to $171,339 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

• Permanent part-time | 30.4 hours per week

• Can be based from our locations in: Sydney, Melbourne or Wagga Wagga (must be able to travel State-wide including ACT)

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Karen Burns, Director Strategy and Engagement on (02) 8372 9303.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.