Clinical Project Coordinator – The Kirby Institute

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support

Clinical Project Coordinator – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 1-year Fixed Term contract
• Remuneration:  $106351 – $115103 (based on experience) FTE + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Clinical Project Coordinator will be responsible for study coordination, site management and monitoring of clinical trials/projects and related sub-studies. All study sites are within Australia.

The role of Clinical Project Coordinator is within the HIV Epidemiology and Prevention Program and reports to Senior Clinical Project Coordinator and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Graduate biomedical science qualifications or other medical qualifications including nursing or relevant public health degree, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Substantial relevant experience in the conduct of multi-centre clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and running project team meetings.
• Demonstrated experience developing and completing ethical and governance submissions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and revising study related documents, including the study protocol, participant information and consent form, and manual of operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical trial data and clinical trial databases (such as Medrio and REDCap Electronic Data Capture System), and research specimen collection.
• Willing to travel locally and interstate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a clear understanding of the sensitivities around accessing health data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills with proven capacity to work independently and meet deadlines, and also work effectively as part of a research team.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint in particular) for word processing, handling spreadsheets and preparation of presentations.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​.
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 9 Feb 2024 at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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

Advertised:22 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:09 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time