Clinical Research

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 3653

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• Part time, fixed term position

• Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training

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 Infectious Diseases and Immunology Department

The Infectious Diseases and Immunology Department at Austin Health provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases and immunological services to Austin Health patients, Mercy Hospital for Women and a number of regional hospitals in Victoria.

About the role

The Austin Infectious Diseases and Immunology Research Fellow will undertake a range of research activities under the broad direction of the leadership team of the Austin department, as nationally and internationally recognised contributors to the fields of antibiotic allergy, immunocompromised host infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship.

The Research Fellow will contribute to project design and implementation, preparation of manuscripts for publication and preparation for external research funding. Management of data collection and datasets is expected, with close consultation with departmental statisticians.

A regular day will see you:

• Independently contributing to the planning and execution of research with the Head of Department, clinical leadership and associated stakeholders by offering new and innovative research ideas, reviewing relevant literature and contributing to the writing and editing of applications and manuscripts, and presenting at seminars, meeting and conferences.

• Independently contributing to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as publishing in recognised high-quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding.

• Playing a lead role in coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with industry partners by preparing project reports, and peer-reviewed papers, and other complex documents as required.

• Supervision of student research projects (including undergraduate, honours and post-graduate students)

• Disseminating the Centre's research findings via conference, seminar and workshop presentations.

• Actively contributing to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators, including those set by external funders.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

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

• Successful completion of RACP Basic Physician Examination

• Ability to practice evidence-based medicine and act autonomously commensurate with confidence and experience

• A commitment to Austin Health values

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note: eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).

• Appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Immunology/Allergy.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)

• Working with Children's Check Card

• Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption

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: Jason Trubiano, Div Medical Director Medical & Cancer Services at

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

Application closing date: Thursday 28 August 2025

Applications close Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 August 2025