Position Number: 0064984
Location: Royal Women’s Hospital
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term 12 Months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support women's health research / Collaborate with a passionate team / Contribute to innovative endometriosis studies.
- Apply now to join a dedicated team advancing endometriosis research and improving patient care.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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As a Clinical Trials Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in our MRFF-funded, University of Melbourne endometriosis research program that is being led by investigators at The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne.
You'll manage patient recruitment, coordinate data collection, and support a program of endometriosis clinical trials being conducted across various hospital sites in Melbourne and overseas.
This position offers you the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking women's health research while developing your skills in clinical trial management and data analysis.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Patient Recruitment and Data: Review patient eligibility, support and drive recruitment, and maintain accurate patient data and consent forms.
- Coordinate Multiple Clinical Trials: Work across various projects, liaising with study teams and ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Ensure Data Quality and Compliance: Manage data entry, assist with quality control, and maintain research governance standards.
- Support Project Operations: Collaborate with the Clinical Trials Manager on policy updates and day-to-day project operations.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced health professional with a strong interest in research, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex, multifaceted projects in a clinical setting.
You may also:
- Possess a postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences or a related paramedical field.
- Have extensive clinical experience and familiarity with clinical trial methodology.
- Be proficient in REDCap and have experience with electronic medical record management systems (e.g. EPIC).
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Have the confidence to independently trouble-shoot problems within the scope of your knowledge and recognise when it is appropriate to seek help.
- Have experience coordinating multi-site longitudinal projects with large recruitment numbers.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – “Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health”
The University Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health plays a vital role in teaching MD medical students, with approximately 350 students spending 6 weeks each year in the department during their third year. The department's vision is to improve health around the world through research, education and clinical training in obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn health, with a mission to nurture great people and big ideas in teaching and research to lead and improve health outcomes globally in obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn health. The Department operates across a number of hospital sites, with its major centres being the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. The department has a strong research focus in areas such as maternal foetal medicine, neonatal paediatrics, women's health, infectious diseases, gynaecological oncology, and reproductive biology.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) These will be asked of you in your application, there is no need to upload a separate document.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@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.
Position Description
