Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (16 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position
• Commencing: as soon as practicable - Ending: 30 June 2028
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Allied Health Professional Grade 4

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation Lead to provide leadership, support and expertise in building research capability and fostering a culture of enquiry, innovation and continuous quality improvement across Allied Health. This role will work collaboratively with clinicians and stakeholders to strengthen research capacity, support evidence-based practice, and translate research outcomes into meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery, quality and safety across the organisation.

What you bring

The successful applicant will be a qualified Allied Health professional who is undertaking, or has recently completed, a PhD in a relevant field and is passionate about advancing research and evidence-based practice. With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you will have experience in research, education and knowledge translation, and can effectively collaborate, influence and support others to drive innovation, quality improvement and better healthcare outcomes.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 11 October 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au