Scientist - Respiratory

Job Requisition ID:  7326
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date:  2 Apr 2026

 

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  • Temporary, Part Time – Monday to Friday  

  • Monash Medical Centre, Clayton – Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology Department 

  • Scientist - Allied Health Research 

  

About Monash Lung Sleep Allergy & Immunology (MLSAI) (Outpatients) at Monash Health 

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 19,000 people across a range of specialties. 

MLSAI at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton provides an extensive range of pharmaceutical and investigator-driven clinical trials research in Respiratory, Sleep, and Allergic and ENT disorders, supported by multidisciplinary staff including allied health specialists, diagnostic services and interpreter assistance. We offer care for Adult and Paediatric consumers with a broad range of complex care requirements in an ambulatory setting. 

  

About The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team as a Clinical Trials Coordinator/Data Research and demonstrate your proven management and organisational skills across a varied service.  This is a part-time role, to work Monday to Friday, No Nights & No Weekends! 

As a Research Coordinator within our team, you are responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect research participant management and associated data collection for concurrent research undertaken in Monash, Lung, Allergy and Immunology Clinical Trials Unit, in accordance with TGA, GCP and NHMRC working closely with  Clinical Trials Unit coordinators, the Clinical Trials Centre, Investigators and Sponsors, you will ensure efficient & effective collection of protocol defined data and patient care, confidently providing support to unit staff, stakeholders and external community for access to our clinic services, resulting in a collaborative approach. You will assist in the ongoing activities of the Clinical Trials Unit, drawing on your highly developed organisational and clinical skills. 

 

Monday to Friday hours: 

  • 0800-1630 

  

About You 

Thriving in a dynamic and fast paced environment, you bring an enthusiastic and driven perspective with superior verbal and non-verbal communication skills, having confidence of decision making steadily resolving escalations that arise through a shift. You have been developing your management skills looking to take on a new exciting role; either way, you are ready to take this next step in your career. 

What You Need: 

  • Demonstrated Acute Clinical nursing/allied health experience, Experience in Respiratory Disorders is desirable 

  • Willingness to take on a portfolio(s) contributing toward quality improvements and National Standards 

  • Computer technical competency working with electronic patient/medical records, supporting the unit with changes and training when required 

  • Australian working rights/visa 

  • Current AHPRA registration 

  • Employee level Working with Children Check 

  

What We Offer: 

  • Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills 
    & knowledge base 

  • Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills 

  • Mentorship & career guidance 

  • Support to attend relevant forums & conferences 

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff discounted car parking and gym (only where relevant), uniform (only where relevant) and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

 

Important Information to Note

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include: 

  • reference checks 

  • a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months 

  • a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same) 

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Joanne McKenzie - Clinical Trials Unit Manager (Lung, Sleep, Allergy and Immunology) via email at joanne.mckenzie@monashhealth.org.

Position Description can be found here

 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All Inenabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time

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.  

 

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. 

Applications close April 16th, 2026.