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The Department of Paediatrics, Monash University is partnering with Monash Children’s Hospital to provide appointments in Developmental Paediatrics to support a new clinic and intervention trial for children who experience Developmental Regression. This is a new 0.4FTE fixed term three-year research project position funded by NHMRC, with the purpose of developing research integrated clinical service for children who are referred to Developmental Paediatrics because they have lost developmental skills early in life. The role will also establish an intervention trial comparing two online interventions to support parents of children with developmental regression to achieve their goals.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Grade 4 to take up this fixed term, part-time Developmental Regression Clinic and Trial Coordinator, Developmental Paediatrics role within our Children’s Hospital. We are keen to see you play a key role in supporting a new clinic and intervention trial for children who experience Developmental Regression in a professional and supportive team environment.

About The Role:

As the successful applicant, you would require skills and experience in clinic and trial coordination, including for children with global developmental delay, and will ideally be experienced in working with families of children with autism spectrum disorders, neurogenetic disorders or other complex needs.

You will be the clinic and trial coordinator, working in the clinic and trial teams with developmental paediatricians, a clinical geneticist, a paediatric neurologist, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists. The role will include pre-assessment interviews with families, collation of all relevant information prior to clinics, liaising with clinic administration staff to coordinate appointments, and coordinating trial participation for families who consent to be involved.

Improvements of the assessment, intervention and support of children with developmental regression are urgently needed, and this research linked clinical appointment is an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide best care, create new knowledge and change outcomes.

There will be no on-call with this role and if weekend work is required it will be instead of week day work because of the establishment of a weekend clinic. You may liaise with NDIS staff to gather information about children seen and may assist families to seek or modify NDIS support when needed.

To see first-hand what our team of Occupational Therapists think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/occupational-therapy/ and please check out our You Tube link below.

About You:

The successful applicant would require skills and experience in clinic and trial coordination, including for children with global developmental delay, and will ideally be experienced in working with families of children with autism spectrum disorders, neurogenetic disorders or other complex needs.

What You Need:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
• A PhD or equivalent research experience, in a related clinical research field

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please call Prof Katrina Williams on 03 8572 3947.

Monash Health is a great place to work

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• access to over 2,000 in-house learning portals 
• mentorship and career guidance
• a range of avenues to enhance leadership and project management skills
• + more

As Victoria’s largest public health service, we proudly provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

We're only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury system.  For further information, including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to the 'Application Guide' attached under Position Documents.

Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.