- Full time or part time/job share opportunities available
- Fixed Term until 31/1/28
- Bundoora Campus
- Level A or Level B
About the position
A full-time or part time, Level A or Level B position is available in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. This position will contribute to the project, “Quality Use of Medicines: Inclusive Conversations for Safer Medicine Use” funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
The aim of this project is to develop an online educational resource for pharmacists to improve conversations with people with communication support needs about medicine use. People with communication support needs include people with communication disability or people who have a different language or cultural background from their pharmacist. The successful applicant will conduct focus groups, co-design workshops with pharmacists and people with communication disability and difference and contribute to the design and evaluation of the online educational resource.
They will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including clinicians and researchers from speech pathology, public health, disability and pharmacy, and research partners Western Health and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
The School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport comprises three Departments and 10 disciplines across La Trobe’s multi campus operations and has an outstanding reputation for research excellence, research translation and for building strong relationships with industry partners. The successful applicant will be based within the Discipline of Speech pathology, report to Associate Professor Robyn O’Halloran.
The Level A performance expectations of this position include:
- Establishing effective research partnerships with research partners with support.
- Meeting selected activity requirements of the grant on time.
- Preparing the 6 monthly and annual reporting documents, with support.
The Level B performance expectations of this position include:
- Establishing effective research partnerships with research partners.
- Meeting selected activity requirements of the grant on time.
- Preparing the 6 monthly and annual reporting documents.
- Participating in the supervision of research higher degree students
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
Level A
- Near completion, or completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications in pharmacy, speech pathology, or other allied health or public health discipline.
- Evidence of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
Level B
- Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications in pharmacy, speech pathology, or other allied health or public health discipline.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
- High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
- Qualitative research experience and/or experience in the development of online educational resources for health professionals and/or resources to support people with communication support needs in conversation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators including industry partners.
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, Monday 26th May 2025
Position Enquiries: Robyn O’Halloran, Associate Professor, Speech Pathology
via email: R.Ohalloran@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email: Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Descriptions below:
Level A:
PD - Research Officer - Inclusive conversations for safe medicine use .pdf
Level B:
PD - Research Fellow - Inclusive conversations for safe medicine use.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and specify if you are applying for the Level A or Level B position, full time or part time, and include the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is found in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
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.
