About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Research Administration Officer role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Clinical Research team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Research Administration Officer to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term until August 2027.
The Research Administration Officer provides high‑level administrative and secretarial support to the General Manager Research and Partnerships and the Research & Clinical Trials Unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Research Unit through effective coordination of meetings, correspondence, reporting, events and administrative processes.
Working in a dynamic research environment, the position plays a key role in supporting research governance, clinical trials activities and stakeholder engagement while maintaining professional standards, efficient workflows and high‑quality administrative services across the unit.
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The role of the Research Administration Officer is to:
- Provide high‑level administrative and secretarial support to the General Manager Research and Partnerships and the Research & Clinical Trials Unit.
- Coordinate meetings, calendars, appointments and activities, ensuring efficient operation of the Research Unit and timely completion of actions.
- Prepare reports, presentations, submissions, correspondence and other documentation while maintaining corporate and governance standards.
- Provide committee support, including agenda preparation, minute taking, distribution of documentation and tracking of follow‑up actions.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of research‑related events and activities, while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain filing systems, records, statistical reports and administrative processes, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organisational requirements.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
- Demonstrated experience performing high‑level administrative, secretarial or executive support functions.
- Outstanding organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, along with strong document management capabilities.
- Experience preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, maintaining records and coordinating meetings and events.
- A proactive, flexible and professional approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
- Qualifications in Office Administration or a related discipline, and experience working within a healthcare, research or clinical trials environment (desirable).
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Jhodie Duncan, General Manager Research & Partnerships email on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [email protected]
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 20 August 2026
Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
