Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job no: 0048258
Location: Western Health  
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term Until 31st December 2024
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medicine, Western Health
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – 100,397 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super

• Investigator-initiated Clinical Trials, driving medical research forward autonomously with flexible hours. 
• Collaborative team environment, managing stakeholders for impactful contributions to medical research. 
• 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
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Clinical Trials Coordinator to play a pivotal role in driving forward groundbreaking research initiatives within the Department of Medicine at Western Health and the Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS). As the primary coordinator for investigator-initiated Clinical Trials, you will spearhead critical aspects of trial management, from participant recruitment to ensuring GCP compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively and efficiently manage the Pomerium Study clinical research activities which involves but is not limited to; the recruitment of participants, coordinating and carrying out trial visits, phlebotomy, sample processing, IP ordering, accurate record keeping and case report form completion 
• Provide research project updates in a timely manner to appropriate lead researcher 
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of paper or electronic case reports and other study documentation such as patient follow-ups and laboratory investigations 

Who We Are Looking For
You possess exceptional patience, time management, and communication skills, crucial for coordinating Clinical Trials effectively. With a keen sense of organisation, initiative, and prioritisation, you excel in managing ethics submissions, research budgets, and setting deadlines.

You will also have:

• BSc (Hons), BN or equivalent qualification with significant relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Previous experience with Clinical Trials including online reporting systems and data management programs
• Demonstrated research and administration skills within the clinical research area
• Ability to adhere to the principles of GCP

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Medicine, Western Health
The Department of Medicine is a large and diverse department in the Melbourne Medical School that undertakes research, postgraduate and undergraduate teaching within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals. A node of  the Department of Medicine, Western Health conducts research into ageing and chronic diseases, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal diseases. 

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 our benefits page!

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, 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.

Applications close: 21 April 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description:  PD - Medicine WH Clinical Trials Coordinator - 0048258.pdf