Job Search

New Search

Project Manager – GUARDS Clinical Trial

Job No.: 678685

Location: The Alfred Centre

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Lead a national ICU trial with global impact
  • Join a world-class intensive care research centre based at The Alfred
  • Make a real difference to the lives of critically ill patients with ARDS

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the Australian arm of the GUARDS trial, a major international study investigating whether dexamethasone can improve survival and recovery in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Based at the ANZIC-RC, you’ll oversee all aspects of the trial at 20 sites nationally—from ethics and site setup through to patient recruitment, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. This is your opportunity to deliver research that could shape ICU care globally.

About You

You have a background in clinical or health research and a proven track record in project delivery. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and love working with clinical teams and research partners to deliver outcomes that matter.

You bring:

  • A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in health/public health/research
  • Strong experience coordinating multi-site clinical trials, ideally in ICU or hospital settings
  • Excellent organisation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with GCP, NHMRC research ethics, and trial governance

About Monash University

At Monash University, we empower our people to make a lasting difference. As the largest faculty in one of the world’s top 40 universities for clinical and health sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences leads education, research, and innovation across the full spectrum of healthcare. We’re committed to improving the human condition—locally and globally—through research, discovery, and the training of future health professionals. Learn more at monash.edu/medicine.

The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC) is a national leader in critical care research, based at Monash University’s School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Our team designs and conducts world-class multicentre trials across topics including sepsis, traumatic brain injury, ventilation, ECMO, and nutrition in critical illness. Learn more at monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/anzicrc.

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Victoria King, Business Manager ANZIC-RC, Victoria.King@monash.edu

Position Description: Project Manager - GUARDS

Applications Close: Sunday 18 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST

Supporting a diverse workforce



Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.