• Based at Health, Education and Research Building (HERB), Geelong, Victoria - hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term (until June 2030)
• HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 + 17% Superannuation

About the role:

The Clinical Trials Hub Executive Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the strategic development, coordination, and delivery of Deakin’s Clinical Trials Hub. The position provides high-level operational leadership, governance oversight, and stakeholder engagement to enable efficient and compliant conduct of clinical trials across the University and its health partners. They will take a significant leadership role in the physical establishment of the CTH.

As a Executive Officer you will:

• Lead, develop, and manage the strategic and daily operations of the Clinical Trials Hub, ensuring efficient support for clinical trials and research teams across Deakin and partner health services, while maintaining compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Support the Director in implementing strategic initiatives and translating high-level goals into operational plans and outcomes.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including university faculties, government agencies, ethics committees, health partners, and industry sponsors, to support collaborative clinical trial activities.
• Oversee the development and delivery of an operational framework to build trial research capacity across Deakin that is compliant with Good Clinical Practice, regulatory requirements and Deakin policies.
• Initiate, lead and manage complex projects, including grant-funded initiatives, infrastructure development and systems improvements related to clinical research.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• High-level understanding of the clinical trial environment in Australia, including regulatory frameworks, GCP, and the roles of ethics and governance bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including planning, implementation, reporting, and risk management in a health or research context.
• Experience contributing to and operationalising strategic plans in a university, health, or research setting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic leaders, government bodies, and industry partners.

This opportunity is open to all current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin staff members only.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Deryn Vahl-Meyer (Director, Faculty Services) via email at d.vahlmeyer@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Executive Officer - 574088.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday the 2nd of July.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.