Clinical Research Orthoptist / Research Assistant

About the Role

Part time fixed term (12 months)

The Research Orthoptist/Research Assistant plays a key role in delivering high-quality research support to the Vitreoretinal Unit at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. Working as part of a team of ophthalmic clinicians and multidisciplinary researchers, the incumbent will be involved in clinical research and assessment of participants with retinal conditions, with a predominant focus on a coordinator role for an investigator-initiated CERA-sponsored randomised controlled clinical trial in retinal detachment.

About you 

• Experience with coordinating research and/or project management 
• Familiarity with clinical research, clinical trials, and research guidelines and regulations
• Familiarity with different types of ocular imaging and testing platforms, including OCT, fundus cameras.
• An understanding of clinical 
• Experience with research data collection, management, and analysis, in particular undertaking clinical research involving the recruitment and assessment of human research processes, regulations and ethical guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP) 
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills, including demonstrated experience in coordinating clinical workflows, prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and effectively balancing competing demands
• Strong computer literacy, including competence with Microsoft office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to adhere to written guidelines and study protocols  

Benefits

• Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD
• Friendly culture
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus monthly ADO's for full time employees and 17.5% leave loading
• The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applications close 01/09/2025

About the Eye and Ear

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne

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