Research Assistant

Bayside Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Onsite Gym

Child care services

Job summary

Bayside Health in Melbourne is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Amber’s Alert project, a diagnostic tool initiative for mental health conditions in youths. The role is part of MAPrc in collaboration with Monash University and HER Centre Australia, based at 607 St Kilda Road.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor with Honours, demonstrate strong communication and time management, and have experience with clinical trials and REDCap. Onsite work and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of the Amber’s Alert project, aiming to improve early identification and differentiation of psychosis, PTSD, and depression in young people
• Plan, implement and coordinate a range of research and administrative tasks and collaborate with staff as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office & statistics software

Experience with mental ill health

Clinical Trials experience

REDCap knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree with Honours in psychology/science/biomedical science/health science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

REDCap

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.

• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight
• Classification: Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 3 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

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

• 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.
• 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

Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

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.

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.