AddressClinical Project Coordinator (Prison studies) – The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
- Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
- Remuneration: $96,960 - $103,434 + 17% Super and leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus). Some travel to study sites (prisons) may be required.
- Full Australian working rights required for the duration of the contract
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Why Your Role Matters:
As a Clinical Project Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for supporting and assisting the research team in coordinating and implementing prison-based viral hepatitis research studies. You will also be responsible for stakeholder communications and management, the preparation and management of key project documents, ethics and governance applications, data management, as well as provide support for grant applications. You will use your experience in research project coordination to implement, monitor, and report on the conduct of prison-based viral hepatitis surveillance studies.
The role will sit across two programs, the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program (VHCRP) and Viral Immunology Systems Program (VISP). The Clinical Project Coordinator reports to the Clinical Trials Manager in VHCRP, and will work closely with the Associate Professor VHCRP, the Senior Research Officer in VISP and the Head of VISP. This position has no direct reports.
Who You Are:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in research project coordination, particularly large multicentre cohorts or clinical trials, or equivalent level of related work experience, demonstrating analytical, problem solving, reporting skills, and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience in development and amendment of research ethics and regulatory applications.
- Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience in working with state or national public health or justice sectors. Experience working in the prison sector will be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with a proven ability in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills with the Microsoft Office suite with a proven aptitude for learning new software packages.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 1 April at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: ********@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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