Job Purpose
As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. 

The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate all aspects of the intervention and study processes, including recruitment, planning, implementation, liaison with stakeholders, monitoring, data management, outcome evaluation and dissemination activities. This will be a part time role. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. 
•    Undertake these responsibilities in the project: 
i.    Coordinate day-to-day study operations, including project timelines, participant scheduling, and study logistics
ii.    Maintain study documentation, recruitment logs, screening records, and project trackers
iii.    Coordinate meetings and communications among investigators, support workers, clinicians, and participants
iv.    Ensure intervention fidelity and adherence to the study protocol
v.    Manage study resources and intervention materials as required
vi.    Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up activities
vii.    Support informed consent procedures in accordance with the study protocol and ethics requirements
viii.    Maintain participant engagement and retention throughout the study
ix.    Conduct participant assessments and administer study outcome measures according to protocol
x.    Support the implementation of home-based exercise interventions
xi.    Provide training, briefings, and ongoing support to support workers to enable the safe and consistent delivery of interventions
xii.    Monitor participant progress and support exercise progression or modification within study guidelines and delegated scope
xiii.    Liaise with support workers to monitor intervention delivery and adherence
xiv.    Monitor and report adverse events or safety concerns in accordance with ethics requirements
xv.    Collect, enter, and manage quantitative and qualitative study data
xvi.    Ensure accurate, timely, and secure data management in compliance with institutional and ethics requirements
xvii.    Support database maintenance, data cleaning, and quality checks
xviii.    Support basic data analysis where required
xix.    Assist with ethics documentation, study reporting, and audit preparation•    

Job Requirements
•    Have relevant expertise in the rehabilitation of older adults
•    Have a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy 
•    AHPC Registered Physiotherapist
•    Minimum of one year working experience
•    Strong organisational and project coordination skills

Key Competencies

•    Able to conduct physiotherapy assessment and exercise prescription for older adults 
•    Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university 
•    Proficient in technical writing and presentation 
•    Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
•    Show strong initiative and take ownership of work 
•    Competent in data entry, management, and basic research database use 
•    Able to troubleshoot and problem solve within study and clinical guidelines