Position Number: JR-002805

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time, or Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Optometry and Vision Sciences

Salary: Level A -$85,555 - $116,094 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

• Contribute to groundbreaking ocular research / Collaborate with leading experts / Develop advanced clinical and research skills
  

• Apply now to advance your optometry career through innovative clinical research and trials
  

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Clinical Research Optometrist and Research Coordinator in the Downie Laboratory: Anterior Eye, Clinical Trials and Research Translation Unit in the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in conducting clinical studies and clinical trials for new ocular diagnostics and therapeutics. You'll have the opportunity to manage clinical studies, perform assessments on research volunteers, and contribute to research project planning and execution. This role offers you the chance to develop advanced clinical and research skills while working with leading experts in a dynamic research environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Clinical Studies: Recruit participants, perform study assessments, and ensure adherence to protocols.
  

• Contribute to Research Planning: Assist in project planning, human research ethics and clinical trial governance applications, and data management.
  

• Deliver Academic Outputs: Contribute to peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and research proposals.
  

• Support Team Development: Assist in supervising students and staff, fostering a positive research culture.
  

• Engage with External Partners: Coordinate and contribute to meetings and events with parties such as industry, clinicians and patient consumers.
  

You may be a great fit if:

You are a qualified, AHPRA-registered optometrist with therapeutic endorsement, possessing excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Hold an optometry qualification with therapeutic endorsement and rights to practice in Australia.
  

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
  

• Possess strong organisational and time management abilities.
  

• Have experience in clinical research, particularly in conducting clinical trials.
  

• Hold a PhD in optometry or vision science (desirable).
  

• Have current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification (desirable).
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences

The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences currently comprises twenty-four academic staff (10 teaching and research, 5 teaching specialist and 9 research only). The Department is located at 200 Berkeley St Carlton, Parkville Campus, and has laboratory and office space for its Visual Neuroscience research groups in the Kenneth Myer Building. The Melbourne Eyecare Clinic is collocated in 200 Berkeley St, and provides clinical training for Optometry students, and clinical eyecare service to students and staff of the University, as well as to the general public. The department provides a 4-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) entry-to-practice postgraduate degree. Approximately 280 students are enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry (70 per year level, on average). The department teaches vision science subjects in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedicine degrees. The Department offers further professional training through its Specialist Certificates and Masters in Clinical Optometry, specifically aimed at advancing clinical knowledge and scope of practice for qualified optometrists.

The Department has a vigorous and expanding research program in optometry and vision sciences. It offers courses of training by research leading to the degrees of PhD and Master of Philosophy, and currently has around 20 students pursuing research higher degrees.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
  

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^
  

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tori Condon via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description: JR-002805 Clinical Research Optometrist & Research Coordinator.pdf