• The Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer within the UQ Centre for Clinical Research

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through until December 2025

• Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

The Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC), part of UQCCR, is dedicated to advancing care standards for women experiencing gynaecological cancer through innovative research.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator to join our dynamic research team. Based at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital campus in Herston, you will play a pivotal role in managing and operating multi-centre gynaecological oncology studies. From feasibility to initiation, you’ll oversee trial coordination and contribute to the day-to-day success of various research projects.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clinical research while collaborating with leading investigators, clinicians, and trial coordinators. If you're ready to grow patient recruitment on both national and international scales, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and develop research project documents, including ethics and governance submissions, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and case report forms, while assisting in database development.

• Monitor study progress and provide reports to stakeholders.

• Coordinate with national and international study sites, collaborators, and key stakeholders to ensure adherence to protocols and effective communication.

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, ethics committee approvals, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines in each country.

• Supervise and mentor junior staff, manage patient recruitment strategies, and oversee patient safety, including reporting adverse events.

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all trial activities.

• Coordinate logistics for site setup, including shipment of study materials and equipment.

• Manage external vendor relationships and assist with Clinical Trial Research Agreements.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Science or a related health field (e.g., Nursing) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical trial supervisor is essential, and ideally in a cancer care setting.

• Strong knowledge and skills in clinical trial management, including compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research, and Australian regulatory and ethical requirements.

• Excellent communication and writing skills, with experience drafting and editing research protocols and reports, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

• Demonstrated experience preparing human research ethics and governance submissions for clinical trials.

• Proven ability to coordinate complex projects across national and international sites, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Mills, Operations Manager on [email protected]. For application queries or to receive a copy of the full job description, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45750). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 11th February 2025.