What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager ICU Research position at The Alfred Foundation?
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Alfred ICU is an international leader in critical care research and education, with many major journal publications and projects spanning most areas of critical care medicine. Areas of research include traumatic brain injury, acute lung injury and ARDS, ECMO, blood transfusion and nutrition in the critically ill. The research unit works in close collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC RC) at the Monash Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group (ANZICS CTG).
Although largely comprising academic, investigator led research, the research program is augmented by a small number of pharmaceutical industry studies.
The Role
In your role as the Manager of ICU Research you will lead a range of research projects alongside the ICU Deputy Director of Research. You will be leading a group of experienced researchers who share knowledge and assist each other in their project recruitment and management.
The ICU Research Manager oversees the day to day operations of the department, has oversight of staff rosters and resourcing, completes ethics and governance applications or amendments, maintains budgetary oversight and contributes to the implementation of research projects and data collection within the ICU.
Essential
Experience and Qualifications Required
Applications close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 15th February 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight monthly ADO)
- Level 4 Research Nurse Year 1 (RN47)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits!
The Alfred ICU is an international leader in critical care research and education, with many major journal publications and projects spanning most areas of critical care medicine. Areas of research include traumatic brain injury, acute lung injury and ARDS, ECMO, blood transfusion and nutrition in the critically ill. The research unit works in close collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC RC) at the Monash Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group (ANZICS CTG).
Although largely comprising academic, investigator led research, the research program is augmented by a small number of pharmaceutical industry studies.
The Role
In your role as the Manager of ICU Research you will lead a range of research projects alongside the ICU Deputy Director of Research. You will be leading a group of experienced researchers who share knowledge and assist each other in their project recruitment and management.
The ICU Research Manager oversees the day to day operations of the department, has oversight of staff rosters and resourcing, completes ethics and governance applications or amendments, maintains budgetary oversight and contributes to the implementation of research projects and data collection within the ICU.
Essential
Experience and Qualifications Required
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
- Previous experience as a research nurse, with a sound understanding of Ethics, Governance and Regulatory requirements
- Current and satisfactory Police Check
- Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
- Prior experience in a leadership role
- Relevant post graduate qualification (e.g. MPH) or significant progress towards this
- Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
- Clinical experience in an acute care setting (e.g. ICU, ED, or Anaesthesia)
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
Applications close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 15th February 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.