Clinical Research Associate - Transfusion Research Unit

Job No.: 692874

Location: 553 St Kilda Road campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration: 12 months fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata $110,527 – $121,227 pa HEW 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support the Transfusion Research Unit in delivering high-impact clinical research programs. This position plays a key role in advancing major initiatives including the DIAAMOND trial and the REDDS 2 trial contributing to the progression of international investigator-led collaborative, multi-site research in transfusion and haematological disorders.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and administration of clinical research trials, including monitoring project progress, managing data collection and analysis, and preparing reports and communications with participating sites and investigators. This will include ensuring that the research projects are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP and the current Protocol, as well as National, State, University and hospital policies and procedures. You will deliver specialist advice and training, support research documentation, ethics and regulatory submissions, contribute to budget planning and reporting, and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external research and healthcare stakeholders. Key tasks will include conduct of site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits; essential document development and distribution; Trial Master File (TMF) maintenance; data management, including eCRF design and query resolution; site management including supporting site set-up and staff training.

As a successful candidate, you must possess a degree in nursing, medicine, another health-related field from a recognised university with at least three years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training. you will demonstrate strong expertise in coordinating research programs or clinical trials, underpinned by proven project management and operational delivery experience. You will apply highly developed planning, analytical and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities and drive improvements. Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities are required, with the ability to produce professional documentation, provide specialist advice, and effectively engage and negotiate with diverse internal and external stakeholders in clinical research environments. Previous experience conducting on-site monitoring visits will be highly regarded.

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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: Ms Jennifer Griffiths, Clinical Trials Program Manager, jennifer.griffiths@monash.edu

Position Description: Clinical Research Associate_TRU

Applications Close: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST