DELIVER Research Translation Coordinator

DELIVER Research Translation Coordinator
Appointment dependent on qualifications and experience.
Fixed term for 18 months - part-time

About the role

The DELIVER Research Translation Coordinator will assist in building health research capacity and capability across the Western Region of Victoria by supporting research development and translation within Western Alliance member organisations. The roles will have a focus on leading and supporting research and translation initiatives as part of the DELIVER program.

DELIVER Program

DELIVER (Delivering Enhanced healthcare at home through optimising Virtual tools for older people in Rural and regional Australia) is a Medical Research Future Fund 5-year research program that seeks to address key challenges to providing sustainable and effective home-based care to older people in rural areas. It is an exciting opportunity that brings together for the first time, rural healthcare providers, academic health science centres, universities, national peak bodies, and consumers.

DELIVER is led by the Western Alliance (https://westernalliance.org.au). Established in 2014 and incorporated as a registered health promotion charity in 2016, Western Alliance brings together outstanding leadership in research, education and evidence-based clinical care for regional and rural/remote communities in the western region of Victoria. Western Alliance’s mission is to deliver collaborative health-care research and capability building programs that improve service delivery and health outcomes in regional and rural Victoria.

 Key Responsibilities

• leading and/or driving DELIVER research initiatives and capability building at Grampians Health
• taking responsibility and accountability for maintaining DELIVER research governance and reporting
• engaging internal and external stakeholders in collaborations with DELIVER research
• undertaking DELIVER research and/or translation activities that are relevant, appropriate, and aligned with Grampians Health and where possible, involve collaboration with other health services
• building research capability and capacity across the Grampians Health workforce

Skills and Experience

• Recognised professional entry qualification in nursing, medicine, an allied health discipline, public health, health promotion or other relevant health related qualification
• Completed a PhD or within the last 6 months of PhD candidature or relevant research experience
• Eligibility for membership with appropriate professional body and current registration with AHPRA (if applicable)
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience working in the health sector

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here

How to apply

Click APPLY or contact Anna Wong Shee, Director Research Development – anna.wongshee@gh.org.au, 0400 190 288 for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: 10 August 2025.

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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.