"Clinical Trial Coordinator (HEO 6)"

About the opportunity

The university is seeking to employ a Clinical Trial Coordinator (HEO 6) to join Dr Niamh Chapman, Senior Research Fellow and team in the MRFF-funded multidisciplinary research project - AUS HEARTS. The AUS HEARTS project will adapt and implement the World Health Organization's HEARTS approach, which has been successfully used in over 30 countries, to the unique context of regional and rural Australia. The project will focus on Western NSW, where hypertension rates are 10% higher than the national average.

The primary goal of the AUS HEARTS project is to improve the detection and management of hypertension, to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in rural communities. By providing a simple and standardised approach for busy primary care clinics, the project aims to ensure that more people receive effective treatment for high blood pressure.

The AUS HEARTS project is committed to improving cardiovascular health in regional and rural areas through community collaboration, team-based care, and strategic partnerships. It involves working closely with local communities and health services to adapt the HEARTS program to their specific needs, using multidisciplinary healthcare teams to identify and manage high blood pressure. The project involves a broad network of investigators and partner organisations including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, local pharmacies and general practices, and several national peak bodies. The research aims to implement HEARTS and evaluate how effective this approach is for managing hypertension in regional Australia.

The Clinical Trials Coordinator will support AUS HEARTS clinical trial processes, from planning to execution, ensuring a seamless transition through all stages. They handle data capture, verification, and overall adherence to standards while fostering relationships with research staff and stakeholders.

The incumbent will be located within the Susan Wakil Health Building located on the Camperdown campus.

Full time employment may be considered for applicants who show exceptional suitability for the role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support the end-to-end clinical trial process, assisting with the planning, initiation, and execution of trials, and ensuring smooth operations from start-up to close-out
• Support data capture and verification for clinical trials, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Follow ethics guidelines and workplace health and safety regulations, preparing materials for committee submissions
• Build productive relationships with research staff, trial sponsors, and external vendors, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Uphold the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in all clinical trials, ensuring that ethical and scientific quality standards are met in design, conduct, recording, and reporting
• Take the lead in handling stakeholder communications, ensuring that concerns are addressed effectively and timely while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within the work area and beyond
• Facilitate timely report submission, uphold data integrity according to university systems, and partner with managers to advance compliance initiatives
• Coordinate purchasing processes and resolve any discrepancies in payment schedules
• Champion a proactive approach to health and safety, review and provide feedback on work area protocols, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent safety standards across tasks and projects.

About you

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Experience in clinical trial coordination or a similar role
• Solid understanding of clinical research and Good Clinical Practice
• Experience with ethics and governance processes and preparing and submitting trial documentation
• Effective communication, planning and organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in a research-intensive environment.