Neuropsychology Research Assistant

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.

POSITION: Neuropsychology Research Assistant - Neurology Clinical Trials

• Casual
• Grade 2 Medical Scientist    
• 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.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator Neurosciences is to assist with the co-ordination and running of various clinical trials and cohort studies being conducted by the Alfred Neurology Department.

The Neurology Clinical Research Coordinator will do this by ensuring optimal patient assessment, completing specialist cognitive scales, 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 Resesarch Coordinator will also liase with the relevent Principle Investigator and Subinvestigtors, 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. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Experience in coordinating clinical research and trials within Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, specifically in neurology.
• Experience in delivering cognitive scales in patients with Neurological Disease.
• Proven skills in the management of the activities of a multi-disciplinary team who are engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives.
• Familiarity with the clinical aspects of neurology and relevant sub specialties.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong and proven time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to practice nursing as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Have good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in health and/or management or working towards same

Benefits

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

Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

All enquiries to Swathi Dandala ([email protected]) via Switch

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