Mater Research are looking for a highly motivated Administration Officer to join our IBD Clinical Trials Unit on a maximum term full time basis for 12 months This role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

•  Negotiation and oversight of study budgets and contracts
• Assistance with research ethics and governance submissions
• Assist in oversight of the Clinical trials cost-centre including unit budget planning, resource allocation and financial management, including clinical trials management software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication networks to facilitate efficient conduct of clinical research with relevant collaborators, hospital departments involved in the study, service providers, clinical research organisations and study sponsors
• Develop a strong working relationship with the study Investigators and the research personnel to ensure effective and timely implementation of clinical research
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research is required
• Assist with regular finance audit and report to the supervisor
• Help maintain the database of study status and subject enrolment progress
• Coordination of research studies and clinical trials in a manner that ensures consistency and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Adherence to MRL/MML Clinical Policies and Procedures in the conduct of clinical studies
• Logistical support of research activities

About you

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience in a health-related discipline, clinical trials co-ordination or project management
• Relevant tertiary qualification and work experience in finance management
• Ability to conduct clinical research to ensure consistency and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)
• Experience in a range of clinical trial coordination and management functions including ethics and governance submissions, amendments and reporting
• Experience with finance including accounts payable/invoicing and auditing
• Current Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certificate (desirable)
• Current clinical experience in gastroenterology or other clinical trials settings (desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Sharyn at sharyn.grossman@mater.org.au

Applications close Tuesday 26th November. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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