Office Assistant

Alfred Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Car & Bike Parking

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Job summary

Alfred Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine in advancing the organization's research mission. The role involves assisting with day-to-day research administration, coordinating documents, and promoting collaboration across teams.

You will contribute to efficient office operations, manage routine tasks, and support high-quality research activities within the Bayside Health network in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience undertaking general office duties such as answering calls, coordinating appointments, preparing documents, filing, photocopying, scheduling meetings

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Manager in fulfilling core values for the organization's research mission
• Promote the hospital's vision to advance health care through research and collaboration
• Support efficient operation of a research office or administrative department
• Answering and directing telephone calls, coordinating appointments, and preparing documents as needed

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

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.

• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 1

The Department

The Department staff provide anaesthesia, pain management, resuscitation (including trauma), and referral services for the Alfred Hospital and the Bayside Network. The Department plays an active role
in medical student education for Monash University. The department has a busy and dynamic research unit, with a variety of in-house and multi-centre trials in progress at any one time. For further

About the role

To assist Research Manager, Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, in the fulfilment of core values for the organization's research mission. The Research Assistant promotes the hospital's
vision: to be a driving force in Australia's leading health care system; advance the practice and science of health care; provide a link between highly complex clinical care, research and the people who do
both; and to better health for the individual and community

About you

You have demonstrated ability to support the efficient and effective operation of a research office or administrative department. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Experience undertaking general office duties, including answering and directing telephone calls, coordinating appointments, preparing documents, maintaining filing systems, photocopying, and arranging meetings.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• High performer
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude toward work and colleagues
• Demonstrated high level of customer service

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing throughMaxxia.

• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact : Sophie Wallace *********@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Thursday 8th 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.