Research Coordinator

About Us

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast, and Southern Gippsland. We operate more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres, and clinics that provide comprehensive care from newborns to older people. With over 22,000 dedicated staff, we focus on exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service, and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Department

The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is a leading biomedical and clinical research school within Monash University, bringing together world-class researchers, clinicians, and educators to improve health outcomes through innovative, multidisciplinary research. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group, led by Professor Miles Sparrow, is dedicated to advancing clinical research that improves the lives of people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

About the Role

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Research Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating and managing clinical research within the Department of Gastroenterology at Alfred Health. Working closely with investigators, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, the position oversees all aspects of clinical trials and research studies, including:

• Participant recruitment
• Data management
• Ethics and regulatory compliance
• Study administration

The role ensures research is conducted to the highest ethical and clinical standards while supporting the successful delivery of research outcomes that improve patient care.

Position details: Fixed-term part-time (48 hours per fortnight) until September 2027, located at The Alfred.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Current and satisfactory Police Check

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience of at least 2 years with demonstrated skills in patient care
• Good Clinical Research Practice Certificate (desirable)
• IATA Certificate (desirable)
• Previous experience in clinical research of Gastroenterology (desirable)

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries, contact Paula Lewis, Manager Clinical Research, at Paula.Lewis@alfred.org.au. Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 25th August 2026.