Occupational Therapist, Grade 4 - Research Lead

Job Requisition ID: 7719

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:

Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202

Employment Type: Part Time

Posting Date: 24 Apr 2026

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives—while shaping the future of evidence-based Occupational Therapy through research leadership, innovation, and knowledge translation.

About the Role

This is a truly exciting and career-defining opportunity for a Grade 4 Occupational Therapist – Research Lead to provide strategic leadership for Occupational Therapy improvement and research and drive the translation of clinically relevant evidence into practice across Monash Health.

Working within Allied Health, Adult Inpatient Care (AHAIC), you’ll be a peer-recognised clinical expert who leads quality improvement and research capability, strengthens governance, supports funding success, and builds collaborations that generate real-world improvements in service delivery and consumer outcomes. In this pivotal leadership role, you will:

Lead OT research strategy and priorities aligned to organisational goals and clinically relevant needs, driving an innovation-focused research culture.
Translate evidence into practice by leading knowledge translation initiatives that improve consumer outcomes, service delivery, and system performance.
Build research capability and capacity through mentoring, workforce development, and strengthening research governance, systems, and infrastructure for ethical, high-quality delivery.
Grow research activity, funding, and partnerships by supporting grants and project delivery, and strengthening collaborations with clinicians, universities, and health services.

About Us

At Monash Health, we are proud to be Victoria’s largest public health service, delivering safe, high-quality care across multiple sites. Our Allied Health Adult Inpatient Care Program brings together expert clinicians who collaborate across acute and sub-acute settings to support patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing.

The Occupational Therapy team plays a vital role in this multidisciplinary environment, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care across wards, emergency departments, and specialist clinics. You’ll join a collaborative and values-driven allied health community committed to clinical excellence, innovation, workforce development, and advancing research as a pathway to better care.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Extensive specialist knowledge and experience in clinical occupational therapy and applied research.
Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate research, with a strong publication track record and/or successful grant applications.
Advanced expertise in evidence-based practice, implementation, and translating evidence into real-world clinical change.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to build collaborations with universities, industry and professional bodies.
High-level written and verbal communication skills, including policy/procedure development and research grant writing.
Effective project management and a practical, outcomes-focused approach.

In Return

As a valued member of Monash Health, you’ll have access to benefits that support your wellbeing and career growth, including:

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Professional development opportunities to strengthen research and leadership capability
A supportive, multidisciplinary culture committed to innovation and excellence
Wellbeing supports, including access to staff wellbeing initiatives and EAP
Opportunities to make a state-wide impact through research, partnerships and service transformation

Ready to Lead the Next Wave of OT Research and Translation? If you’re motivated to build a thriving research culture, accelerate knowledge translation, and create measurable improvements in occupational therapy services, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Sarah Brown, Head of Occupational Therapy, on 0404 031 028.

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 10 May 2026