Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

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.

• Fixed Term - 12 months
• Part time - 48 hours per fortnight
• Classification Title: RN Level 3 Research Nurse – YX13
• 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

 As a Level 3 Research Nurse you will work on a range/s of research project/s funding by commercial trials and expand the Neurosciences clinical trial team. You will be work along-side a group of experienced Nurses, Neuroscientists and Neuropsychology and experienced medical researchers who share knowledge and assist each other in their project recruitment and management. The Neurosciences trials space is a growing area of research with a number of Phase 1 trials starting. The position will allow and experienced team member to help create and develop a small team to keep up with the demand in this area. While primarily focused on projects related to this grant the research nurse will also work on other research projects under the direction of the principle investigator as part of the research nurse team.  The Research Coordinator will also liase with the relevant Principle Investigator and Sub investigators, the submission of Health Human Research Ethics Committee Ethics (HREC) and Governance Submissions, budgets and progress reports. The Research Coordinator will also liase as necessary with the CRO 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 principles of Patient Centred Care.
• 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/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Background in Neurosurgery either ward or research based.
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Previous research nurse experience
• Certificate of Good Clinical Practice

Desirable

• Qualification of Master’s Degree or other relevant post graduate education
•  Previous experience in specialist roles

 Benefits

Staff benefits include

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

 All enquiries to Swathi Dandala ([email protected])

Applications close at 11pm AEST Tuesday, 6 October 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.