Research Coordinator, Dietetics

• Part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term contract until July 2029 | Location: Murdoch
• FSH (0.2 FTE): HSO Level P3, $141,071 - $145,918, pro rata
• Curtin (0.2 FTE): $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) pro rata, plus 17% super

Reference Number: 1616471
  
Please be aware that this recruitment process is conducted by South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS). To apply, please copy and paste the following link and follow the instructions in their advertisement:

https://doh.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=895468
  
About the Role:  
  
Curtin University and the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) are seeking a motivated Research Coordinator, Dietetics to lead and coordinate the Dietetics research program at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
  
In this role you will drive high-quality research that supports evidence-based practice and improves patient outcomes. Working closely with clinicians, academic partners and key stakeholders, you will identify and deliver research opportunities, support grant activities, foster a culture of research and quality improvement, and build research capability through collaboration and mentoring.
  
This is a part time, fixed term appointment until June 2029,with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. 0.4 FTE in total: 0.2 FTE through Fiona Stanley Hospital and 0.2 FTE through Curtin University’s School of Allied Health. 

• FSH appointment (0.2 FTE): HSO Level P3, $141,071 – $145,918 pro rata.
• Curtin appointment (0.2 FTE): $121,857 – $144,352 (ALB) pro rata, plus 17% superannuation.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Provide leadership and foster excellence in Dietetics research and articulate with research in the FSFHG and the Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University.
• Provide relevant research education, supervise and mentor staff engaged in, or seeking to engage in research.
• Promote clinical-research opportunities to improve health outcomes for patients and their families and evidence informed standards of practice.
• Provide strategic management of the translation of Dietetics research knowledge into relevant and contemporary practice.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria): 

1. Tertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligible for full Membership in Dietitians Australia as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD).
2. Possession / working towards a PhD, or substantial trajectory in research.
3. Evidence of strategic leadership including high level of interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
4. Record of obtaining research income and/or evidence of recent high-quality research with outputs and impact.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate and partner in a hospital and university setting with individuals, teams and projects.
6. Proven ability to motivate, manage and mentor both individuals (research honours, research masters and Higher Degree in Research students) and teams of people including supervision, development, evaluating performance and providing feedback.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous research experience in partnership with under-represented community groups (e.g. Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with mental illness, cognitive impairment) ensuring research reflects diverse patient perspectives and is inclusive.
• Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Role Requirements:

1. Evidence of eligibility for or current full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status must be provided prior to commencement.
2. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
3. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction 
4. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check

About the South Metropolitan Health Service and Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH)
 
At South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.
  
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine.
  
About Curtin University 
  
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/  
   
Join Us! 
 
Please be aware that this recruitment process is conducted by South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS). To apply, please copy and paste the link at the top of the advert and follow the instructions in their advertisement.
  
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  
 
Applications close: 4:00pm AWST on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. 
  
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 
  
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  
  
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.