Research Evaluation Officer - Residential Eating Disorders

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Part-time (0.4 EFT / 32 Hours ) to August 2025
• Based in Armadale, with some travel required
• Salary range: $53,425.35 + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built service
• Be part of a specialist statewide service operated by Alfred Health.
• Access to Fitness Passport – A subsidised gym membership program across Melbourne.
• Salary packaging & benefits – Including novated leasing, flexible health insurance options, and discounted childcare services.

About us

Ngamai Wilam is a newly built 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale, set to open in May 2025. Jointly funded by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian Government, this specialist statewide service will be managed by Alfred Health.

The service will provide 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over, in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong focus on family and chosen supports, Ngamai Wilam is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.

About the role

A the Research and Evaluation Officer, you will:

• support the development and implementation of research and evaluation initiatives at Ngamai Wilam by conducting evidence reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.
• contribute to research activities under the direction of senior research team members, ensuring alignment with service priorities and best-practice care.

About You

• Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline
• Honours degree in psychology, sociology or other social science discipline.
• Experience in a previous research role would be highly regarded.
• Experience in research administration including managing participant databases and co-ordinating research assessments.
• Australian working rights.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check.

Interested? Apply Now!

If you're excited about this opportunity to be involved in a service from the ground up, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, contact Emily Stowell (Operations Manager) at 0499 401 865 or [email protected].

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Thursday 17th April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au