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.

• Fixed Term Part Time for 12 months (16 hours/fn)
• Medical Scientists Grade 1
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

We have a great opportunity for a Research Assistant in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at The Alfred.

The Role

This role will focus on providing research/course support to our Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Service.

Responsibility include Clinical databases management, management of research registries, research manuscripts for publication, internal audits and reviews, clinical trials (if available), educational conference planning and other projects as required.

Experience and Skills Required

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office: Access, Excel essential and experience with statistical analysis programs (eg SPSS, STATA etc) highly desirable.
• Previous experience with REDCap database management highly desirable.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Able to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Excellent written skills including report preparation, ability to deliver a designated questionnaire.
• Advanced database management skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and 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 role, please contact: Jonathan Pham on j.pham@alfred.org.au.

Applications close: 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 7th April 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.