Part-time 0.5 EFT | 40 hours per fortnight | 12-month Fixed Term ContractPrimarily based at Box Hill Hospital with travel to Maroondah Hospital and Angliss Hospital as required.Generous salary packaging optionsEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action.
We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleJoin the Acute Medicine team at Eastern Health as a Research Assistant and help advance studies that improve patient outcomes.In this role, you will work alongside senior physicians and researchers on clinical trials, innovative studies and transformative health services research projects.
You will be embedded within a collaborative team of physicians and researchers, learning the practicalities of running clinical studies from the ground up.If you are passionate about medical research and eager to contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare, we would love to hear from you.About youTo be successful in this role you will possessA strong interest in acute medicine and health services research.Research skills in managing participant recruitment and selection, collecting and maintaining trial data,



managing records and maintaining clinical databases.Commitment to uphold the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), ensuring participant safety, data integrity, and ethical conduct across all research activities.Ability to exercise initiative and work independently under broad directionWell-developed communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailWell-developed time management, organisational, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat and other digital communication technologies.A 'can do', positive attitude and willingness to support the team as requiredFormal qualifications in research methodology or related discipline (desirable)Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity,



Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our hospitalsGood to know:We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-protected organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.Advertising may end before the closing date.We do not accept recruitment agency applicationContact Number: ************Contact Email: ****** Posting End Date: 16/10/2026Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on ************** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on **************.
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📌 Research Assistant - Acute Medicine (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne