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Occupational Therapy Research, Translation and Education Lead
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Ongoing part-time position, working 64 hours per fortnight
• Lead Occupational Therapy research and workforce development
• Based in Jane Bell House, North Melbourne

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

Join RMH Mental Health’s Allied Health and Learning & Development team as the Occupational Therapy (OT) Research, Translation and Education Lead — a key role combining research leadership and workforce development to advance evidence-based OT practice and support clinician growth. This unique Grade 4 position combines research leadership with workforce education, driving the translation of research into meaningful clinical outcomes while fostering professional development across the service.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus leave loading
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

About the role:

• Lead the integration of research into OT practice across RMH Mental Health
• Drive workforce development through education, supervision, and graduate program support
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance evidence-based, consumer-centred care
• Build research capability and engagement within the OT workforce
• Strengthen partnerships with academic, professional, and community stakeholders

About you:

Formal Qualifications

• Occupational Therapists (must hold the relevant degree, registration, and/or membership as outlined in the attached Position Description)

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Essential

• Minimum 10 years relevant clinical and/or leadership postgraduate experience
• Strong scientific writing, a growing publication record, and proven ability to secure research funding
• Expertise in data collection, management, statistical analysis, and use of research equipment
• Experience supervising students and exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills

Desirable

• Completion and/or progress towards formal qualification at doctorate level
• Proven leadership in collaborative partnerships and research linkages at local, national, and international levels
• Demonstrated research impact, particularly influencing policy development
• Experience co-producing evidence-based initiatives with multidisciplinary teams, including OTs, consumers, carers, and healthcare professionals

To view the full Position Description, please click here

Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.