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 – 12 months
• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight
• Classification: Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 3 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Location: 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 
• Staff benefits

The Department

MAPrc is an Alfred Health based clinical research centre in partnership with Monash University’s Department of Psychiatry, (CCS) and HER Centre Australia. Together they conduct impactful clinical research dedicated to improving women’s mental health, based at 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The department has been a constant source of output in the areas of cutting-edge clinical research, innovation in clinical practice, and a strong voice of advocacy and understanding for women living with mental illness. For researchers aspiring to innovate treatments that have a meaningful impact on the community, HER Centre Australia is the ideal environment.

HER Centre Australia is a Monash University research centre with affiliations with both Alfred Health and Cabrini, enabling direct translational pathways from research to clinical practice.  Being based in the Alfred Hospital, HER Centre Australia researchers are in the ideal setting to identify specific clinical problems or draw from the lived experience of service consumers to inform their research. We excel in the translation of cutting-edge science to world-class clinical trials and studies, aimed at making a transformative difference to people living with poor mental health.

The Role

The Research Assistant will support the day-to-day delivery of the Amber’s Alert project, which aims to develop a diagnostic tool to improve the early identification and differentiation of psychosis, complex post-traumatic stress disorder and depression in young people.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A Bachelor degree with Honours in a relevant study discipline (e.g., psychology, science, biomedical science, health science or a related field), or equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and a high level of motivation in achieving research outcomes
• Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and statistical programs, with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate.

Desirable

• Experience working with people with mental ill health
• Clinical Trials experience and sound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines
• A basic understanding of REDCap  

Key Capabilities

• Strong commitment to high standards of clinical research
• Planning, implementing and coordinating a range of research and administrative tasks
• A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate and cooperative manner with other staff in the workplace whilst also working independently and with initiative

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary Packaging
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

All enquiries to Dr Annie Cuskelly via Annie.Cuskelly@monash.edu

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 22nd September 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.