Research Development Officer

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.

• 12-month fixed term appointment
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 4 Level 1 (HS4)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit provides multidisciplinary management for adult cancer patients. An important component of its continuous growth is the activation of service improvement and research projects. With strong affiliations with Monash University, the Unit has a growing portfolio of clinical and translational projects led by senior MONC clinicians across a wide range of tumour types.

The Role

Working with MONC clinicians and researchers, the position is responsible for coordinating grants acquisition and fundraising activities. The role also provides hands-on support to MONC clinicians and other staff members ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and ongoing management of service improvement and research projects.

Qualifications and Experience Required        

• Tertiary degree in a related field, and/or equivalent experience in translational cancer research.
• Familiarity in various research setup processes, including budgeting, ethics submission, and research contract drafting and execution.
• Experience in establishing and/or facilitating research collaborations.
• Familiarity with grant funding application and research governance processes.
• Familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements of research activities involving human biospecimens, imaging data, and clinical metadata.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating fundraising and philanthropic activities or the desire to develop such experience.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage demanding work commitments and deadlines autonomously.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and quality of documentation.
• Solid presentation, negotiation, and persuasion skills.         

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Mark Shackleton, Director Medical Oncology - m.shackleton@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 22nd June 2025.

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