"Clinical Research Associate - Australasian Kidney Trials Network"

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/hmbs

Employment Type: Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until December 2026

Salary: Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

Location: Dutton Park, Brisbane QLD location

About This Opportunity

Join the Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN) as a Clinical Research Associate and contribute to research that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with kidney disease. In this role, you will coordinate multi‑centre, international clinical trials, support trial design and protocol development, and play a key role in driving high‑quality research across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative and passionate team, supported by UQ’s commitment to excellence, innovation and creating a better world. With access to flexible working options, professional development opportunities and a community where your contributions are valued, this is a chance to grow your career while helping deliver research with lasting impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the coordination of multi‑centre clinical trials, support protocol development, monitor site performance, ensure Good Clinical Practice compliance and contribute to ethics, regulatory and grant submissions.
• Engage and support trial sites across Australia, New Zealand and internationally, act as the primary contact for investigators and committees, and implement strategies that enhance recruitment, data quality and trial progress.
• Support the development of investigator‑initiated studies, participate in trial governance activities, prepare documentation and reports, and represent AKTN at national and international forums.

About You

• A degree in a scientific, nursing or health‑related discipline, with at least four years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating clinical trials, including site engagement, monitoring, data verification and delivery of project milestones.
• Experience conducting feasibility assessments, initiation visits, monitoring and close‑out visits in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP and the regulatory and ethical requirements for clinical trials in Australia.
• Experience providing governance and secretariat support for committees and trial oversight groups.
• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally (approximately twice per month).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working collaboratively, value precision and integrity in research, and are motivated by contributing to work that improves health outcomes for communities.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section