- 2 opportunities available | 32 hours per fortnight | Grade & Grade 4
- Work closely with the Neuropsychiatry Centre and Monash University
- Close to public transport | Salary Packaging | Career Development opportunities

Join Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services as a Research Assistant supporting an exciting pilot project exploring the Care Ecosystem for Young Onset Dementia, in collaboration with the Neuropsychiatry Centre and Monash University.

You’ll support participant recruitment and consenting, conduct assessments, provide navigation support and maintain research databases, working closely with consumers, clinical teams and research staff.

You’ll be part of a collaborative research environment focused on translating evidence into improved care and support for people living with young onset dementia.

Key Accountabilities

- Support ethics and governance applications and study protocols
- Recruit, consent and assess participants for research studies
- Coordinate participant appointments and provide navigation support
- Maintain research databases, data entry and study documentation
- Analyse data and contribute to reports and research outputs
- Work collaboratively with research, clinical and university partners
- Contribute to safe, inclusive and psychologically safe research practices

About You

You bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification or current study in health, human services, psychology, social work, counselling, community services, aged care, disability or a related field
- Experience in research recruitment, consenting and databasing




- Knowledge of dementia and its impact on individuals, families and carers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong organisation and documentation skills
- Experience or an interest in neurological disorders is highly regarded

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy excellent employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

📌 Research Assistant Neuropsychiatry (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne