Job no: 543292
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Clinical/Medical Research
Employment Type: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Duration: 12 months fixed term
Remuneration: Professional Level 7 ($118,483-$128,233 based on exp) pro rata + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Position Summary
The Clinical Project Coordinator coordinates the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical research projects within the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program, with a primary focus on SEARCH-C Cambodia. The role supports all stages of study delivery, including protocol development, ethics and governance, site set-up, data collection and quality, stakeholder engagement, budgets, reporting and funding applications.
Working closely with Cambodian partners, participating hospitals, investigators and other stakeholders, the position ensures research activities are delivered in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice requirements and relevant UNSW and Kirby Institute procedures.
The role reports to the Clinical Trials Manager, Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required:
- Graduate qualifications in biomedical science, health science, public health, nursing or another relevant discipline, with relevant experience coordinating multicentre clinical trials or clinical research projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating clinical trials or clinical research projects in emergency department (ED) settings.
- Demonstrated experience managing clinical research projects from start-up through implementation, including preparation of protocols, case report forms, study manuals, training materials and site coordination activities in accordance with relevant Good Clinical Practice requirements.
- Demonstrated experience completing and managing ethics, governance and regulatory applications for clinical research; international or multi-jurisdictional approvals experience will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience managing clinical research data and databases such as REDCap, including data quality processes; experience with research specimen collection and laboratory workflows will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and managing project budgets, research agreements, procurement and vendor or contract arrangements, and contributing to grant or other funding applications.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and governance meetings and build effective relationships with investigators, clinicians, health services, laboratories, government agencies and international partner organisations.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.
Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Thursday 8th October before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time