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Form of work Clinical Trial Coordinator / Job ID 23106
Clinical Trial Centre | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Level 6, $85,915 - $92,975 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years
The Opportunity
UniSC has established a world class Clinical Trials business unit which builds the region’s collective clinical research capacity and delivers innovative and regionally relevant research in consultation with key stakeholders, including local healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical executives, and other key thought leaders.
For more information about UniSC Clinical Trials, please click on the following link: https://www.usc.edu.au/community/usc-clinical-trials
You will be responsible for ensuring that designated clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UniSC CTC Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable regulations, rules and guidance. Additionally, you may be required to supervise Clinical Trial Associates and student placement activities.
Please note, this position will require a flexible approach, to travel between campuses and our clinical trial centres, as necessary.
You will
plan and execute the conduct of patient visits and be responsible for associated administrative duties including: data collection, laboratory sample processing and shipping and complex document collation;
provide highly specialised coordination to assist in the management of assigned research studies ; and
work collaboratively with the CTC team, sponsors, and monitors to ensure the successful conduct and timely completion of clinical trials.
About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC
We’re a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.
Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world’s only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.
UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for ‘Overall Impact.’ UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for 'Climate Action' impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to ‘Life on Land’. We’re in the top four percent globally for ‘Life Below Water’. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.
We’re focused on becoming Australia’s most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at – or well above – world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.
UniSC’s national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia’s premier regional university.
We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.
About you
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will thrive working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, you will enjoy showcasing your high-level computing skills in databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing and spreadsheets.
You will possess:
completion of a degree qualification in Nursing or related field with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and Diploma qualification.
Registered Nurses must have current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
Enrolled Nurses must be medication administration endorsed and have phlebotomy training and experience;
knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations;
sound understanding of privacy principals governing health information;
previous Clinical Trial Coordination experience highly regarded.
Additional Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this position that you may be required to provide periodic evidence of immunisation against communicable diseases. This may include COVID-19.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; women in STEM; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Jessica Baird
Clinical Trials Operations Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials
Telephone: 07 5456 3556
Email: jbaird@usc.edu.au
Please apply by midnight, Friday 31 March 2023
To Apply
All applications must be lodged through our website.
A completed application includes a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the Position Description. 6531_Clinical_Trial_Coordinator.pdf
Benefits of working at UniSC
UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to contribute and grow in meaningful ways.
UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.
UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc
