The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC
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 theCare 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 Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and current models of care.
World-Class Excellence
Work 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 great employee benefits
Salary 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 Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
Interviews may commence as applications are received.
Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Research Assistant Neuropsychiatry (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne