Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
$87,003 - $96,181 range (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
Full time, ongoing role
Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
$87,003 - $96,181 range (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About The Team
The Women's is Australia's leading dedicated women's health research organisation, delivering a highly impactful and globally recognised, hospital-based clinical research program that spans the full translational continuum—from foundational discovery science to clinical care, health systems innovation, and community-based interventions. As a specialist tertiary hospital, the Women's is uniquely positioned to translate evidence-based knowledge into improved outcomes for women and families, rapidly bridging the gap between research and bedside care. In ****, over 3,000 patients participated in research at the Women's across 185 active clinical research projects.
About The Role
This Research Administrator position is within the Women's dedicated Research Office, which provides support to research groups working within the hospital, including administrative, operational and governance support across a diverse research portfolio.
The role will provide research administration support and co-ordination for research conduct and governance at the Women's, as well as Executive Assistant support to the Research Director. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion in dealing with sensitive information and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and efficiency.




A Regular Day Will See You
Support high-quality research through collaborative engagement, co-ordination and administrative support of scholarly and creative activities.
Coordinate the organisation and administration of meetings, committees, journal clubs, conferences and research events. This includes scheduling, preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, coordinating travel and registrations, and liaising with researchers, hospital staff, academic partners and external stakeholders.
Act as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries, prepare professional correspondence, reports and presentations, maintain accurate records and research databases, and ensure documentation and information are managed in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with researchers, clinicians, industry partners and stakeholders while proactively managing workflows, problem solving, identifying process improvement opportunities, supporting governance and reporting requirements, and contributing to the continuous enhancement of research administration services.
About You
You demonstrate a strong ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the Research Office and the broader Research Department to achieve shared objectives.
You'll Bring With You
Higher degree research qualification (attained or currently completing)
Demonstrated experience working as an Executive or Research Assistant, or in another relevant research-related administration or co-ordination role




Knowledge and experience of research practice and processes
You take a proactive approach to problem solving, using sound judgement, research and stakeholder engagement to identify issues, assess options, and implement effective solutions.
Solid verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and staff.
The ability to effectively manage high volumes of work with competing priorities, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Our Benefits
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO's and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Application closing date: 20 September ****
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📌 Research Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Women's Hospital
📍 Melbourne