Level B Research position (Part-time 0.2 FTE)

Job Description:

• Part-time .2 FTE
• 3-year fixed-term contract
• Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Level B Research position
• Base salary from $118,580 per annum (pro rata .2) + 17% Superannuation

About the position

This position is funded by the MRFF grant “BioMotionAi – Precision clinical care for people with musculoskeletal pain”. The aim of this project is to improve the precision of clinical decision-making in managing foot pain and related conditions, leading to better health outcomes. It also seeks to reduce both direct (e.g. pathology-related) and indirect (e.g. physical inactivity) healthcare burdens, while improving economic and social participation for people experiencing foot pain.

The position sits within Work Package 3 and involves identifying treatment targets for four common and disabling musculoskeletal foot conditions: osteoarthritis (affecting the big toe and midfoot), adult-acquired flatfoot deformity, plantar heel pain, and Achilles tendinopathy

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Completion of a relevant PhD or equivalent qualifications or relevant research experience.
• Experience in recruiting participants from the community.
• A record of relevant publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
• High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of collaborators nationally and/or internationally and with industry partners.
• Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.

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

PD-Level-B-Research - Hylton Menz grant.docx

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday the 3rd of May, 2026

Position Enquiries: Hylton Menz, Professor, Podiatry
Email: h.menz@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@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 addressing your suitability for the position relating to the Key selection criteria located in the PD under the “Essential Criteria Skills and knowledge required for the Position"; and
• An up-to-date resume

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