Faculty: Fine Arts and Music School: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Salary: Level A.6 - $ 108 ,156 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata to part time) Advance innovative eHealth program / Collaborate across multiple disciplines / Improve dementia care outcomes Apply now to manage a pivotal clinical trial in the MATCH Project, shaping the future of music therapy in dementia care Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn . Your next career opportunity As the Clinical Trial Manager for the MATCH Project, you'll play a crucial role in developing an innovative music therapy-informed eHealth program for dementia care. You'll oversee a pilot study in collaboration with South Australia Health, coordinating all aspects of the trial from protocol development to participant recruitment. This position offers you the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, advancing cutting-edge research that combines music attunement with advanced technologies to improve the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers. Your responsibilities will include: Manage Clinical Trial Implementation: Oversee the MATCH clinical trial in South Australia, ensuring timely recruitment, efficient data management, and compliance with study protocols. Develop and Refine Trial Documentation: Draft and finalise trial protocols, ethics applications, and other essential project documents. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with the Principal Investigator, MATCH team members, and industry partners to ensure successful project execution. Contribute to Research Outputs: Participate in manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and community engagement events as needed. You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated professional with a degree in music therapy or a related field, possessing a PhD and advanced research skills, with a strong commitment to improving dementia care through innovative approaches. You may also: Have a degree in music therapy or relevant qualification with a focus on dementia care. Possess a PhD qualification and advanced research skills. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between music therapy, attunement , and agitation. Have experience in independent research and high-quality academic writing. Exhibit strong stakeholder engagement and team collaboration skills. Show a high level of professionalism, integrity, and sensitivity to confidentiality. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! For more information check out our benefits page! Your New Team – Melbourne Conservatorium of Music With an energetic and innovative culture, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Working with us, you will enjoy the creative cultural outputs of our brilliant students and staff, as well as the beautiful purpose-built Southbank campus on which we are situated. The Faculty is a place for creative people to come together to expand their minds and experiences, through which they become part of a world-wide community that motivates cultural growth. In short, we believe in the power of the artistic mind to effect change and we welcome you to share in that adventure. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard 61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/ murmuk-djerring Working at the University – what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria ^( found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding th is position please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: 20 June 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: 3517518 - Clinical Trial Manager.pdf
