Research Assistant

6 days ago


Heidelberg VIC, Australia Austin Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Reference Number: 3908

Category: Research

Department: Speciality & Statewide Services

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  • Full time, fixed term 4 years
  • Heidelberg location with some travel required
  • Join a vibrant clinical research team

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 Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation with the mission of promoting, facilitating, and coordinating research and education in respiratory and sleep health. IBAS is located on the grounds of the Austin Hospital and enjoys a mutually supportive and beneficial relationship with Austin Health.

About the role

The Research Assistant role will primarily provide support in coordinating and conducting three large externally funded research projects. The research projects are funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Two of these MRFF projects aim to simplify and streamline diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea to make care for patients more accessible and affordable. The third MRFF project aims to determine if home-based models for adjusting non-invasive ventilation (NIV) therapy are non-inferior to a hospital admission-based model for improving NIV usage.

This position is primarily located in Heidelberg; however, some of the development and evaluation of interventions will occur in various trial sites, and some travel may be required

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

  • A bachelor's degree in science from an Australian University, or recognised equivalent study
  • Have strong organisational, time, and project management skills
  • Well-developed analytical and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and in a cooperative team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), with adherence to ICH-GCP and WHO guidelines for scientific research
  • Current Australian driver's licence

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

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Maree Barnes, Resp Sleep Med Practitioner at

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025


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