MGBase Study 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.

• Join a globally recognised research foundation influencing patient care worldwide
• Fixed Term – 2 years (with potential for extension)
• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight (including monthly ADOs)
• Salary range:  $90-100k plus superannuation (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Staff benefits including salary packaging and flexible working arrangements
• Location: Alfred Health

The Department

The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (FMNHS) leading school for biomedical and clinical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. STM is primarily located at the Alfred Hospital Precinct, with sites at Peninsula Health, and Cabrini Hospital STM, along with the School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine (SPHPM) form the Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health.

The MSBase Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation based within the School of Translational Medicine at the Alfred Hospital Precinct. The Foundation owns and operates the MSBase Registry - a unique international collaborative registry designed for clinicians working in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroimmunological diseases (NIDs), such as myasthenia gravis (MG) to collect, track, share and evaluate patient outcomes data. The Foundation supports Registry members by providing freely available data-entry tools and scientific support.

The MGBase Registry, launched in Australia in 2021, is the first global observational registry dedicated to patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Since its inception, the registry has grown exponentially with expanding global reach. MGBase is owned, operated, and supported by the MSBase Foundation. A global Board of Directors and a Scientific Leadership Group (SLG) govern and provide strategic direction to the operations and scientific areas of the Foundation respectively.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an internationally recognised research initiative that is advancing the understanding and treatment of myasthenia gravis and other neuroimmunological diseases. The MGBase Study Coordinator is responsible for coordinating MGBase studies, commercial projects and governance activities that support the growth and success of the MGBase Registry and, where required, other neuroimmunological disease research initiatives. Working closely with the Senior Research Manager, investigators, sponsors, statisticians and other stakeholders, the role supports study implementation, site recruitment, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. The role also provides secretariat and governance support to the SLG and its committees, facilitates communication activities, and contributes to the delivery of high-quality study outcomes and scientific outputs.

Key Capabilities

• Coordinate international research studies and registry initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with investigators, sponsors and research partners globally.
• Manage study and project milestones, contracts and deliverables and stakeholder reporting
• Support governance activities and scientific leadership committees
• Coordinate the development, review and submission of research outputs, including abstracts, presentations and publications

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in a health, science, data analytics, information technology or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience (typically 3-5 years) in study coordination, research administration, project management or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interpreting and applying governance requirements, policies and procedures.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software applications.
• Willingness to learn, show initiative and exercise judgement
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary Packaging
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Essential Skills and Experience and your interest in this role. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

All enquiries to Linda Sim via [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm AEDT, Friday 23rd 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.