Research Assistant

Bayside Health

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 – 3 months
• Part-time: 30.4 hours per fortnight
• Classification: Medical Scientist Grade 1 
• Location: Alfred Health
• Staff benefits

The Department

The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the FMNHS’s leading school for biomedical and clinical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. STM is primarily located at the Alfred Hospital Precinct, with sites at Peninsula Health, and Cabrini Hospital.

The Role

This Research Assistant position will contribute to the goals of the Sivathamboo Research Group, based within the Department of Neuroscience, STM. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of clinical trials including identifying possible patients, consenting patients, completing study procedures and coordinating staff involved in this study including neurologists and research coordinators.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree in Science, Medicine, Biomedical Science or equivalent health discipline.
• Previous experience working in epilepsy research.
• Previous experience in understanding of the principles and methods of research.
• Previous experience in data entry, data collation and keeping systems.

Desirable

• A Postgraduate Degree in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Key Capabilities

• Conduct research relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), autonomic function in epilepsy, and cardiorespiratory function in epilepsy.
• Liaising with site investigators, coordinators, other research support staff and consumer advisors to ensure smooth running of the study.
• Preparing ethics and governance submissions and amendments in a timely manner.

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary Packaging
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

All enquiries to Shobi Sivathamboo via shobi.sivathamboo@monash.edu

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Monday 25th May 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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.