Job Description
Aged Care Projects Administrative Coordinator
Req ID:  7919
Posting Start Date:  03/08/2026
Advertisement End Date:  10/08/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Research and Administrative Coordinator and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research and improvement projects across the City and Royal Park campuses. 

 

 
Job Description: 

Aged Care Projects Administrative Coordinator

 

Why Join RMH?

 

  • Fixed term position until June 2027 | 48 hours per fortnight
  • Contribute to projects that enhance patient care
  • Based across City Campus and Royal Park campus

 

About the role

Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Research and Administrative Coordinator and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research and improvement projects across the City and Royal Park campuses.

 

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support research activities including participant assessment, clinical data collection, data management, analysis and reporting.

 

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance patient care through accurate data collection, ethical research practices and effective project coordination.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Coordinate research and project activities, including administration, data entry and documentation.
  • Support participant assessments, clinical data collection and engagement with patients, families and carers.
  • Manage research data from electronic medical records (EPIC), ensuring accuracy, quality and confidentiality.
  • Assist with ethics applications, project reporting and preparation of research documentation.
  • Conduct data analysis and quality assurance activities to support project outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders to support successful research delivery.
  • Contribute to a safe, respectful and values-based workplace aligned with The Melbourne Way.

 

About You

 

  • A degree in biosciences/ health sciences, or evidence of a participation in higher level study relevant to discipline.
  • Completion of undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and significant demonstrated relevant experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a proven ability to produce a range of clear, succinct documentation and publication related materials.
  • Established high-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to analyse and perform tasks to meet deadlines, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
  • Experience in working with minimal supervision, and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines.

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

  • 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.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
  • 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.

 

Position Description

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.