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.

Casual – Availability on weekends & afterhours if required

Classification Title: Medical Scientist Grade 1-RX1

Department/Unit: Clinical Research Unit, Neurology

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.

The Role

The Research Assistant will work within the Alfred Neurosciences Department and also across in the Central Clinical School (CCS), Monash University located in the Monash Laboratory Building. She/he will undertake study coordinator on investigator research and also some laboratory research aimed at increasing our understanding of Neurological diseases and options for better and more effective treatments.

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 will have:

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

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to practically apply theoretical principles and techniques to solve problems
• High‑level communication skills, including the ability to draft a range of documentation, interact with a diversity of colleagues and clients and maintain discretion
• Demonstrated high‑level organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time, plan work to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• A high level of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience in learning and adopting new software packages as required
• A demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles

Benefits

Staff benefits include

• Salary Packaging
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

All enquiries to Marian via email ([email protected]) 
Applications close Tuesday, 3 November 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.