Clinical Research Coordinator (FISS-Australia Project)

Clinical Research Coordinator (FISS-Australia Project)

Job No.:570757

Work type:Fixed Term

Part time 0.5FTE

Fixed term -12 months

Bundoora Campus

Salary $106,472 - $117,127 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

About the position

This position supports the delivery of the Falls in Stroke Survivors (FISS) Trial, a national, multi-site randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Stroke Action Falls (SAF) intervention in community-dwelling stroke survivors.

Based at La Trobe University, the FISS Clinician will play a key role in delivering the SAF intervention primarily via telehealth, with potential for home visits, and supporting trial-related research activities. The role contributes to a national network of SAF-trained clinicians and collaborates closely with research teams and participating hospital sites.

The position combines clinical delivery and research support, with responsibility for ensuring high-quality participant care, adherence to trial protocols, and contribution to data collection activities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology), ideally with experience working in rehabilitation and with people with stroke.

Demonstrated knowledge of research processes and ability to adhere to a research protocol.

Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication for individuals with cognitive or communication impairments.

Familiarity with Zoom or other videoconferencing technology and ideally experience in telehealth delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

17% employer contributed superannuation

Private Health Insurance discount

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026

Position Enquiries: Annie Hill, Principal Research Fellow, Speech Pathology

Email: A.Hill2@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

Cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role; and

An up-to-date resume.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Our commitment to safety

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.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

Advertised:22/7/2026

Closing Date:05/8/2026