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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: ASO3 - $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full-time temporary positions up to 12 months

About the Role

The Assistant Clinical Trials Coordinator coordinates the provision of a range of effective administrative support and services, which contribute to the planning, implementation and running of clinical trials conducted within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the Investigator Site Files, the Clinical Trials data-base, and undertaking administrative aspects associated with clinical research. The Assistant Clinical Trials Coordinator provides assistance to Senior/Clinic Trial Coordinators in all aspects of clinical trial activity including preparing for patient visits, coordinating sample collections/shipment and data entry on case report forms.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting clinical research through efficient coordination and administrative excellence. Your ability to manage competing priorities, maintain data accuracy, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams enables you to thrive in a dynamic research environment.

• Administrative and Technical Skills: Proven experience in a broad range of administrative duties, with advanced competency in Microsoft Office and computerised information systems.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across multidisciplinary teams and maintain professional relationships.

• Organisation and Problem-Solving: Skilled in managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and contributing to policy development, process improvement, and data management activities.

• Knowledge and Understanding: Familiar with Good Clinical Practice, medical terminology, and the structure and operations of healthcare and hospital systems.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.  

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 920861

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5^th December 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 ASO3 - CCTU Assistant Trial Coordinator.pdf

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