Biomedical Research jobs in Melbourne VIC

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part time (24 hours per week) position until 30th June 2027

About the Role
The Research Assistant provides research coordination and administrative support for clinical research undertaken within the Nephrology Research Unit.

The role supports participant recruitment, study coordination, ethics and governance activities, data collection, regulatory compliance, maintenance of essential documents and communication with investigators, sponsors and study participants.

• Support recruitment, screening, enrolment and retention of research participants.
• Coordinate participant visits, investigations and follow-up.
• Assist investigators in day-to-day conduct of multiple concurrent studies.
• Collect, verify and enter research data into approved databases.
• Maintain source documents, Investigator Site Files and Trial Master Files.
• Respond to data queries and ensure documentation is audit ready.

Classifications for this position range between HS3 - HS25 ($74,448.40 - $82,305.60 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Current ICH-GCP certification or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree in health science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Public Health, Clinical Research or related discipline.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research or research administration.
• Knowledge of research ethics, governance and Good Clinical Practice.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of computer literacy and data management skills.

The Renal Service provides comprehensive care across the continuum of chronic kidney disease, from outpatient management through to haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis and kidney transplantation. The service supports metropolitan, regional and rural dialysis programs and maintains an active clinical research portfolio comprising investigator-initiated and commercial studies.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

5 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au