Research Office Associate

Research Office Associate

• Full Time fixed term (2 years) role – 80 hours per fortnight with monthly paid day off
• Exciting entry level position within a happy and committed team
• Perfect opportunity for candidates wishing to pursue a career in clinical research or research management

The Office for Research oversees all aspects of research across The Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Office is a central operating unit located within the dynamic Parkville Precinct in Melbourne. The Office team enjoys a collaborative and inclusive working environment committed to supporting our precinct research community and the patients attending the precinct health services.We are looking for an Office Associate to support all functional areas of the Office for Research. You will be joining a dynamic team to support our amazing researchers working to make new therapeutic goods available to our health consumers.Your new role:

• Enjoy an amazing immersive work experience in all aspects of human clinical research – perfect for candidates aiming to enter the human research sector.
• Become well versed in regulatory and legal requirements applied to human research ethics, institutional research governance as well as operational compliance in the increasing complex clinical research sector.
• Actively engage with RMH research personnel and companies that are developing new therapeutic goods in a supportive and service driven context.

About you:

• You have an interest in health services and a career in clinical research.
• You have great interpersonal and customer service skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to service.
• You are interested in compliance and are not discouraged by process and procedures.
• You have great attention to detail and are proficient with IT software, including electronic communications and database entry.

Why work with The Royal Melbourne Hospital?

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals at the local department, institutional and sector level.
• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Ongoing reward and recognition programs including monthly ‘You Made a Difference’ awards celebrating staff and teams across the organisation.
• Take advantage of an expanding employee benefits program, with comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programs to support work life balance, including onsite staff gym and staff vaccination program.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equity for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.Interested? Apply today!For a confidential discussion, connect with us via the details below – we would love to hear from you!Don’t miss out! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. If you need any support with your application, please reach out to the hiring manager via the details below.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
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