Job Description:

Grade 4 Occupational Therapist – Research Lead

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Maternity Leave backfill position until April, 2026 (12 hours per week)

About the Role

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for research excellence and evidence-based practice. You will lead research capacity-building across the Occupational Therapy department, mentor staff and postgraduate students, and drive the translation of research into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate research initiatives within the Occupational Therapy department.

• Mentor and support staff and students in research skill development.

• Identify, apply for, and manage internal and external research grants.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate quality improvement activities.

• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines and policies.

Classification for this position is between VG14 - VG17 ($126,079.20 - $138,928.40 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant area (or working towards).

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant post-graduate OT experience, recognised as a clinical expert.

• Demonstrated research leadership with a strong publication history.

• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain.

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Occupational Therapy at SVHM

The Occupational Therapy department delivers client-centred, evidence-based services across acute, sub-acute, and community settings. We are committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and work closely with all Allied Health disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We are driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and are proud to serve diverse communities across Melbourne.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately, so we encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Closing Date:

20 September 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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