• Full-time, Fixed Term
• Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trial Assistant to join the Clinical Trials Operations team at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre, located at Medical Foundation Building or Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown Campus
• Base salary $83,384 - $93,362 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a flagship academic research organisation within the University of Sydney. The CTC develops and conducts large, multicentre, and international investigator-initiated clinical trials, commonly in collaboration with national and international research groups, and contributes expertise to trials run by others. The research conducted by the CTC covers a broad range of therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, diabetology, nephrology, neonatal and perinatal health, and currently a number of exciting projects investigating treatments for COVID-19. Our clinical operations team plays a key role in the delivery of high quality academic research.

The CTC employs over 260 staff who share a combined passion for high quality clinical trials and research. We encourage collaboration and innovation, and our staff work closely across all levels to share experience, knowledge, and ideas. We provide a highly supportive, inclusive and flexible work environment. We encourage those with a can-do attitude, looking to take on a new challenge, to apply.

We are seeking applicants to cover a number of roles across our growing academic research organisation. The Clinical Trials Assistants will support the Clinical Trial Operations Lead and trials team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• perform general and trial-related administrative duties to support the Clinical Trial Operations team, including prepare trial documents, maintain records, data entry, update and collate materials, respond to queries, and explore and source solutions for NHMRC CTC trial team, managers and central services, as required
• work under the direction of Clinical Trials Operations Leads and liaise with clinical trial operations team members and various internal and external stakeholders
• provide other support tasks associated with clinical trials and other research projects.

About you

• bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent experience and/or education/training in Clinical Trials
• demonstrated experience in basic clinical trials administration or experience in a similar field
• knowledge of clinical trials administration processes
• basic understanding of GCP guidelines and protocol requirements for clinical trials
• excellent communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills and organisation skills
• well-developed computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite, managing and filing electronic documentation and creation of spreadsheets
• excellent attention to detail
• ability to work as part of diverse teams in a shared working environment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.germinarios@sydney.edu.au

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