Administration and Research Assistant

Administration and Research Assistant - Adult Mental Health Services Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south‑eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation. To see first‑hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers. Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. About the Role Administration and Research Assistant - Adult Mental Health Services, Mental Health Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a highly specialised team operating at the intersection of mental health and public safety. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support while assisting with research and evaluation activities that inform service delivery and quality improvement. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will help advance processes that enhance care and outcomes for individuals requiring forensic mental health support. If you are seeking a role that combines precision, purpose, and professional growth, we invite you to apply. This role involves supporting the ongoing operation of the program, contributing to the design and implementation of the unit’s processes and pathways (including quality improvement), preparing ethics applications, managing data collection and evaluation, producing documents, and assisting with knowledge transfer and exchange. Join our team as an Administration and Research Assistant working at a new Community Mental Health site in Dandenong, on a Full Time Ongoing basis. The role includes … Research responsibilities: Collect, enter, verify, and analyse qualitative and quantitative data; conduct literature reviews; contribute to document preparation (protocols, reports, ethics and journal submissions, conference papers); and maintain accurate research records and secure databases (CMI, iPM, Excel). Administrative responsibilities: Provide operational support through scheduling, diary management, minute‑taking, procurement, maintaining office and clinical systems, and coordinating education and training activities. Process and program support: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of unit processes, pathways, and administrative systems to ensure efficient program functioning. Communication and coordination: Maintain regular communication with clinical and operational leads, support multidisciplinary meetings, and participate in broader administrative, research, and evaluation activities as required. About You To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: Strong research capability, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, data entry, verification, and analysis, with familiarity in research and experimental design. Combined administrative and research competence, with experience coordinating processes, maintaining accurate records, managing confidential files, and supporting research pathways. Well‑developed analytical, problem‑solving, and evaluation skills, including the ability to manage competing demands and work under pressure. High‑level organisational skills, covering meeting coordination, minute‑taking, diary management, procurement, document preparation, and maintenance of research and clinical databases (e.g., CMI, iPM, Excel). Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with regular liaison across operational and clinical teams and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Advanced digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data analysis software (e.g., SPSS), and the ability to learn new systems as required. Reflect Monash Health’s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Glenn Batterley - Manager on ***. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five I Care values. How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr