Research Midwife - Westmead Clinical School

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locations

Westmead Campus

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 10 Days Ago

job requisition id

0152340

Part time (0.4FTE), fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Research Midwife with the Westmead Clinical School
Base Salary starting from $103,185 - $111,237 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Research Midwife to support the clinical trial process from planning through to execution. The role involves supporting trial coordination, data capture and verification, ethics and compliance activities, and stakeholder communication to ensure trials are delivered in line with Good Clinical Practice and the highest ethical and scientific standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

support the end-to-end clinical trial process, assisting with planning, initiation and execution of trials and ensuring smooth operations from start-up to close-out
together with individual study Principal Investigators provide operational oversight across a number of clinical studies conducted by the Reproduction and Perinatal Centre
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 to support effective communication and collaboration
uphold the principles of Good Clinical Practice in all clinical trials, ensuring ethical and scientific quality standards are met
lead stakeholder communications, ensuring concerns are addressed effectively and in a timely manner while fostering trust and collaboration
facilitate timely report submission, uphold data integrity within university systems and support compliance initiatives
coordinate purchasing processes and resolve discrepancies in payment schedules
champion a proactive approach to health and safety, review work area protocols and support consistent safety standards across tasks and projects.

About you

bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
experience in clinical trial management and supporting clinical trials
knowledge of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice
experience working in a research-intensive environment
skills in data analysis, analytical and problem solving, organisation and time management, critical thinking and decision making, numeracy and attention to detail
computer literacy, research software skills and the ability to communicate effectively, provide customer service and work collaboratively in a team.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Monday 06 July 2026 11:59 PM

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