Research Assistant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Medical Scientist Grade 1
• Department/Unit: Clinical Research Unit, Neurology
• Location: The Alfred Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department 

Neurology is a developing specialty within Alfred Health, and recent investment has produced significant growth in this area, particularly with regard to research and clinical trials. Neurology at Alfred Health consists of inpatient units and a range of specialised outpatient clinics.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to assist with the co-ordination and running of investigator led clinical trials and cohort studies being conducted by the Alfred Neurology Department. The Neurology Research Assistant will do this by ensuring optimal patient assessment, recruitment and retention as well as excellent data collection and management in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice Standards and adherence to clinical trial protocols. The Research Assistant will also liase with the relevant Principle Investigator and Sub-investigators, the submission of Health Human Research Ethics Committee Ethics (HREC) and Governance Submissions, and progress reports. The Research Assistant will also liase as necessary personnel such as Research Coordinators and Monitors and other relevant staff as required for the studies they are involved in. 

Quality, Safety, Risk and Improvement

• Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk and contribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives
• Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and members of the public.
• Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself.
• Promote and participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement processes related to stroke research.
• Comply with Alfred Health mandatory continuing professional development requirements.
• Comply with requirement of National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements contained within Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The appointee MUST have:

• A tertiary qualification in Science/Applied Science or a relevant field
• Substantial relevant skills and work experience
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in Neurophysiology/Epilepsy

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong Neurology experience and background in neurophysiology/sleep/epilepsy
• Experience in using the 10-20 international EEG measuring system
• Experience with using the Compumedics - Profusion software and equipment
• Competency in setting up and performing various types of diagnostic testing (ie. EEG, NCS, PSGs and EPs) in different clinical settings
• Competency in review, analyse, and providing a technical report on all types of EEG recordings
• Provide comprehensive testing and programming of the vagal nerve stimulator
• Provide continuous quality improvement of neurophysiology equipment
• Complete expert, accurate and timely documentation of neurology research databases
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skill in the field or neurophysiology
• Contribute, support and collaborately work with the neurology research team
• Participate in flexible working hours

All enquiries to Toni Lay ( [email protected] )

Applications close at 11pm AEST  Thu 14th May 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.