Research Officer

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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 CREDO 

CREDO (Centre for Research and Education in Diabetes and Obesity) is located at the Repatriation Hospital Campus of Austin Health and is tiered within the Medical Services Division. CREDO has a strong and successful history in conducting numerous clinical trials in metabolic disorders with a majority of trials focusing on diabetes and obesity.  We continue to grow and thrive, enabling another exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join the team in a part-time fixed term position (32 Hours per week) 

• Work at CREDO at Austin Health – a public hospital with a difference! 

• Be at the forefront in the discovery of novel agents, new treatments and improving patient care. 

• Enjoy a rewarding role as part of our dynamic team focused on the highest quality patient centred care. 

About the role 

The successful applicant will become part of an established team and will be responsible for bringing technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of data, then process, design and present it in such a way that enhances any research projects being undertaken by the CREDO Unit.  The role involves delivery of direct and in-direct clinical-trial-related care of patients, associated data collection and maintenance of essential trial documents for concurrent studies. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Assisting with writing grant applications and publications  

• Support research projects, such as data extraction and analysis, statistical analysis, literature searches, organising research meetings, liaising with national and international collaborators  

• Preparation, coordination and submission of ethics applications, amendments and reports  

• Liaison with research doctors, nurses, clinical trial coordinators and administrative staff within CREDO. 

About you 

As the Research Officer, 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: 

• A PhD is desirable or a Bachelors, Honors, or Master's degree in a relevant area of medical or biological science   

• Deep understanding of systematic reviews of interventions and/or critical appraisal of randomised controlled trials  

• Demonstrated ability to apply systematic review methodologies, such as article screening, data extraction, risk of bias, and meta-analysis  

Culture 

The atmosphere within CREDO is energetic, friendly and cohesive, with a strong teamwork ethic amongst all members. We have a strong focus on continual improvement and professional development. 

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Adele Manzoney, Clinical Trial Manager at **************@austin.org.au.

Application closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026