Clinical Research Associate

Job No.: 679662

Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, Richmond

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 26 February 2026

Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation) from 1 June 2025

• Drive impactful addiction research at a top 50 global university
• Collaborate with expert teams in a supportive and inclusive research environment
• Clinical Research Associate role contributing to high-profile mental health trials

The Opportunity

The Clinical and Social Research Team at Turning Point is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support key addiction treatment trials, including major NHMRC and MRFF funded studies like MPATHY, which explores MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder. This is a vital role in coordinating and delivering high-impact research within a growing program focused on advancing evidence-based addiction care.

The Clinical Research Associate will support key trial activities including site setup, staff training, data monitoring and regulatory submissions. The role is central to maintaining ethical compliance, audit readiness and smooth coordination across multiple sites through clear documentation and effective stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking someone with strong experience in clinical trial coordination, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent training. Success in this role will require excellent project management skills, stakeholder engagement and a solid understanding of ethical and regulatory requirements.

If you are motivated by contributing to high-quality addiction research that has real-world impact, we encourage you to apply.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

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To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Novel Treatments Strategic Lead, Shalinie.Arunogiri@monash.edu

Position Description: Clinical Research Associate

Applications Close: Sunday 1 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST