The Team
Women's and Children's Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a leading provider of specialist healthcare for children, young people, and families across Tasmania. Working within the Paediatric Outpatient Unit and as part of the "Kids with Cancer" clinical research program, the team is committed to improving health outcomes through innovative research, evidence-based practice, and participation in national and international clinical trials.
This role works closely with clinicians, researchers, study sponsors, and partner organisations including the David Collins Leukaemia Foundation to support the delivery of high-quality paediatric oncology research. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, integrity, clinical excellence, and a family-centred approach to care, ensuring children and their families have access to world-class treatment and research opportunities without leaving Tasmania. The Department of Health is committed to child safety and expects all employees to contribute to a culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
The Role
As the Clinical Trials Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery and coordination of paediatric clinical trials and research projects. Working alongside Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary clinical teams, you will ensure studies are conducted in accordance with ethical, regulatory, and governance requirements while supporting participants and families throughout their research journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities from study start-up through to completion.
- Developing and maintaining clinical trial databases and data management systems.
- Coordinating participant appointments and study activities to achieve recruitment and retention targets.
- Preparing ethics and governance submissions and maintaining regulatory documentation.
- Monitoring study compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), TGA requirements, NHMRC guidelines, and relevant privacy legislation.
- Collaborating with investigators, sponsors, external research organisations, and healthcare providers.
- Supporting audits, monitoring visits, and study reporting requirements.
- Providing advice to research teams on study protocols, procedures, and research governance requirements.
- Contributing to quality improvement activities and the advancement of clinical research within Women's and Children's Services.
You Will Need
- Experience in database management, data collection and analysis including well developed skills and ability in the use of common information technology tools and systems.
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills and experience in quantitative research methodologies including planning, coordination and implementing activities related to research projects and clinical trials.
- Experience in and demonstrated understanding of the ethics submission process and regulatory documentation preparation.
- Knowledge and experience of project management including the Tasmanian Project Management Guidelines and the demonstrated ability to exercise initiative in gathering, preparing, evaluating and interpreting information to support the achievement of project milestones.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent Part-Time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$85,196 to $97,915 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Michael Bourne
Position: Acting Assistant Director of Nursing
Email address: michael.bourne@ths.tas.gov.au
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