• Based at the Health Education and Research Building (HERB) 
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) and fixed-term to 31 January 2026
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Trial Coordinator for the project management and trial coordination of the Bugs & Bumps clinical trial. The Bugs & Bumps trial is aimed at assessing the effect of a gut-focused dietary smartphone app for pregnant women on the maternal and infant gut microbiome, and subsequent neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.

As a Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will:

• Co-ordinate a small multidisciplinary team of staff to conduct clinical trial activities in accordance with study procedures and project timelines
• Ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with Australia’s clinical trial regulations, ethical standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Co-ordinate and conduct trial activities including but not limited to: recruitment, screening participants, trial administration through REDcap and shared calendars, data collection including online and in-person study visits, managing study resources, safety and risk monitoring, trial close-out activities, meetings and reporting
• Support study staff with clinical trial conduct guidance and education and document training
• Prepare, review and maintain study documentation, including but not limited to: ethical and other governance and regulatory documentation; study protocols; standard operating procedures and training manuals; redcap database, meeting minutes, and any other relevant documentation

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Post graduate qualification in Biomedical Science, Nursing or other relevant discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Substantial relevant experience in clinical trial coordination
• Experience with Good Clinical Practice and Governance regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage staff, project timelines and work effectively and respectfully with trial participants and researchers
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills

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 Samantha Dawson, Research Fellow, via samantha.dawson1@deakin.edu.au 

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

 PD - Clinical Trials Coordinator 565904.pdf

Applications for this position close on 25 December 2024.

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.