Clinical Trials Assistant/Administrative Officer

Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - 12 months contract - with possibility to extend
• Full-time: 76 hours per fortnight
• HS2, dependent on experience
• Flexibility working between home and office available
• Clinical research and/or oncology experience is highly regarded
• Location: Monash University, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
• Staff benefits

The Department
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) is Australia and New Zealand's collaborative trials group specialising in investigator-initiated melanoma and skin cancer research. Working with multidisciplinary medical and research professionals around the globe, MASC Trials conducts Clinical Trials and related biological research to improve treatments for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
MASC Trials is a registered not for profit research organisation, and has an academic affiliation with Monash University, with a dedicated department supporting our research activities, the MASC Research Centre.
MASC Trials manages a diverse growing portfolio of research in the prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer, including early to late phase Clinical Trials. This is a dynamic organisation with global reach and a strong track-record of developing, managing and delivering research that improves outcomes in patients affected by melanoma and skin cancer.
The Role
MASC Trials is seeking a motivated Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)/Administrative Officer with sound administrative and organisational skills to undertake a range of activities to provide operational support to all team members for studies in the MASC Trials' clinical trial portfolio.
The CTA/Administrative Officer will be required to ensure effective collaboration and team work in the clinical trial setting as well as active contribution to the broader aims of MASC Trials including membership activities.
This role requires excellent communication skills to manage relationships with MASC Trials members and researchers, clinicians, clinical trial staff, funders and university representatives both within and outside of the organisation and colleagues.
In addition, the CTA/Administrative Officer will assist with coordination of MASC Trials meetings, conferences, travel and events, support maintenance of relevant MASC Trials website content, membership applications, eNews and drafting of social media content, using graphic design tools.
The role requires to take initiative and operate independently and within a team.
This exceptional candidate will be highly organised with experience within a tertiary setting, preferably in a Clinical Trials environment.
This position will work under the supervision of the Research Manager and assist a senior staff member as delegated by the Research Manager.
This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and contribute to improvement in the lives of those suffering from melanoma and skin cancer.
Skills and Experience
Essential

• Relevant undergraduate degree in health sciences or related field (or an equivalent combination of relevant research experience and/or education/training); additional training or qualifications in Clinical Trials, public health or related field
• Previous experience in research administration or clinical trial experience
• Experience in event management
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Numeracy skills together with experience in controlling income/expenditure for managing invoice payments and purchases
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters
• Accuracy, strong attention to detail, highly developed organisational skills and proven ability to establish priorities, manage tasks, exercise sound judgement and work to multiple, tight and conflicting deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• Willing to learn, flexible approach in dealing with change

Benefits of working with us:

• Contribute to high quality research that is practice changing
• Work in an exciting and dynamic field
• Be a part of a supportive, dedicated growing team
• Opportunities for self-improvement
• Attractive remuneration package plus salary sacrificing options

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in working with MASC Trials. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.
All enquiries to Katja Loewe via
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 26th January 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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.
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