Clinical Trial Coordinator

• Coordinate and manage Clinical Trials involving new psychotherapy, physiotherapy and psychedelic drug treatment
• Innovatively combines multidisciplinary approaches to pioneer treatments for complex, unexplained medical conditions.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The position involves coordinating and managing three Clinical Trials led by the Department of Psychiatry at Austin Hospital, focusing on therapies for Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and functional neurological disorders. Reporting to Chief Investigator Professor Richard Kanaan, the role requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and is funded by the NHMRC and MRFF.Your responsibilities will include:

• Trial co-ordination for the Clinical Trials of a new therapy for DSCATT, a new therapy for PNES, and a new therapy for motor FND.
• Manage the daily activities of the Clinical Trials.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis, using specialised programs for qualitative/quantitative data assessment such as SPSS
• The co-production of conference and seminar papers and publications and attendance and presentations at conferences and seminars where appropriate

Who We Are Looking For
You will have excellent written communication skills, the ability to work autonomously with strong organisational and time management skills, and the capacity to engage effectively with stakeholders while managing competing demands and meeting deadlines.You will also have:

• Academic qualifications and experience in either medicine, mental health, nursing or the health sciences
• Experience initiating and managing Clinical Trials
• A demonstrated understanding of working with mental health populations, and a sensitivity and respect for the different needs and susceptibilities with regards to people with Mental Health issues
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining research data/records.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team - Department of PsychiatryThe Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution focused on advancing mental health research and education. With a dedicated team and diverse research areas, we strive to improve understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of mental health.What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out page!About the University of Melbourne
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go toIf you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.Advertised: 27 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 10 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time