• Based at HERB Geelong Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time fixed term from July 2026 - July 2029
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

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.

As a Clinical Trial Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the operational delivery of innovative clinical trial models including decentralised, teletrial and hybrid designs ensuring smooth logistics, regulatory compliance and clear communication across stakeholders.
• Provide specialist expertise across the active trial lifecycle, overseeing secure data management platforms, safety reporting, budgeting, monitoring and sponsor liaison.
• Coach and support researchers to strengthen recruitment, retention, data quality, financial tracking and adherence to ICH‑GCP and national clinical trial standards.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Barwon Health Deakin Clinical Trials Alliance, driving efficient, high‑quality and collaborative trial coordination processes.
• Optimise trial resources and operations.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) in Nursing, Allied Health or a related research discipline, or extensive experience coordinating and managing clinical trials.
• ICH‑GCP certification and strong knowledge of Australian human research ethics and governance requirements.
• Proven project management experience in clinical trial operations, including coordination, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships and competing priorities.
• Strong digital and data capability, including experience with clinical trial IT platforms, databases and applied data management protocols.

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 Joanne Wekwerth - Executive Officer - Office of the Exec Dean Health on joanne.wekwerth@deakin.edu.au

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

 _PD, Clinical Trial Coordinator_01072026.pdf

Applications for this position close on May 7, 2026.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.