(HEO6) $89,383 - $96,550 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Or

(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, Full time position for 12 months

The Adelaide Medical School is the largest school in the University, providing a world-class innovative, collaborative learning environment for students studying translational medicine and research.  Adelaide Medical School showcases a vibrant research and research training environment made up of a large team of academics and titleholders, both clinical and non-clinical.  The Adelaide Medical School encompasses the departments of Medical Sciences, Medical Specialties, Surgical Specialties and Women’s and Children’s Health.

The Lifelong Health Research Group strives to ensure that care for women and their infants is effective, and that treatment benefits outweigh harms. The Group has led randomised trials involving women with overweight or obesity, investigating a dietary and lifestyle intervention to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Located at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and working under general direction, the Clinical Trial Coordinator will coordinate or contribute to day-to-day tasks for several clinical research trials within the Lifelong Health Research Group, including recruitment, trial appointments, data management, ethics and governance to ensure smooth and successful performance of the research program.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of clinical research studies including the coordination randomised controlled trials with human participants in community and hospital settings.
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical trials in Australia
• Ability to work well both independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of data extraction, entry and data management
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Familiarity with laboratory management and safety procedures
• Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology (Desirable)

Qualification/s:

• Completion of a relevant degree with subsequent relevant work experience
• Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Clinical Trials in Australia
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 13th of April

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Megan Mitchell
Clinical Trials Manager
P: +61 (8) 831 31389
E: megan.mitchell@adelaide.edu.au

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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