Research Assistant

3 days ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

**Reference Number**:3952-
- **Category**:Research-
- **Department**:Business Services- **_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**-
- **_ _**- Casual position
- Grade 1
- Convenient location at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.-
- **About the Department**- The Medical and Cognitive Research Unit (MCRU) is based at the Repatriation Hospital Campus of Austin Health and operates within the Continuing Care Division. MCRU has a well-established and successful track record in conducting a wide range of ageing-related clinical trials, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions. Many of these studies have focused on Alzheimer’s disease, contributing significantly to advancements in the field.-
- **About the role**- The role provides direct support to the MCRU research team. As the Clinical Trials Research Assistant you will conduct neuropsychological assessments for participants enrolled in clinical dementia trials at MCRU as well as relate research activities. The role requires adherence to strict professional service standards, adherence to patient confidentiality and strong time management and communication skills.-
- This role is ideally suited to an Allied Health professional with AHPRA registration (e.g. Provisional Psychologist/Neuropsychologist or Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse), who is seeking to broaden their research knowledge. It offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in dementia while working in a collaborative team environment.-
- **About you**- To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

- A strong work ethic
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
- Excellent ability to collaborate with a team as well as work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills- ** Our benefits**- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

** Work with us** ** Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**-
- **Application closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025

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