About the Organisation

At Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (“Ingham Institute"), we are committed to inspiring better health and transforming the treatment and care of people living with the most prevalent medical conditions and diseases. Our purpose is to make and apply discoveries that translate to radical improvement in health and health care for all.

We are a values-based, equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our values act as a guide for our behaviours and engagement with our colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and the communities we support.

Our values

• Imagination – we boldly challenge each other to think differently.
• Inclusion – we believe in and direct our efforts towards equity for all.
• Impact – we maximise our success by being relevant, focused, and responsive.
• Integrity – we operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

About the role

Due to growth in the department, we are seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to join our Gastroenterology and Liver Research Group on a 12-month, Full Time contract (with possibility for extension).

The Gastroenterology and Liver Research Group is based at the Ingham Institute, and Liverpool Hospital. The research unit was established to investigate clinical phenotypes of gastroenterological and liver diseases, to build clinical trial capacity, and to improve community health outcomes through implementation of evidence and innovation in health care.

The Research Coordinator will assist with research activities of the Gastroenterology and Liver Department, specifically the Liver research studies, including the evaluation and recruitment of eligible participants to clinical trials, coordinate research studies, and implementing and monitoring study protocols. The role will support pharmaceutical clinical trials and investigator-led studies. You will assist with the effective and timely management of research and clinical trials activities and have opportunity to provide quality care to patients in the clinical trial setting.

The complete position description is available upon request (please contact Hayley Paris at [email protected]).

As a Research Coordinator, you will have the following experience, at minimum:

• Health or science related bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (or higher).
• Minimum 2 years previous research or pharmaceutical and/or investigator-led clinical trials coordination experience.
• Demonstrated high level prioritisation skills.
• Highly developed project planning, coordination, organisation and time management.
• Previous experience working with databases and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated work ethic and enthusiastic learner.

Desirable Criteria:

• Greater than 2 years’ experience in research coordination (including start-up of clinical trials, financial and regulatory).
• Strong academic records (e.g. high GPA, graduation with distinction).
• Experience in writing and submitting successful grant applications.
• Experience with leading a research team.

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Access to great salary packaging opportunities, increasing your take home pay.
• State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• A collaborative team culture.
• Office located close to major shopping centres and transport hubs.

To be considered for this opportunity, all applications must be submitted via SEEK and are required to include:

• an up-to-date resume.
• a cover letter detailing your previous experience in a research related position and how it aligns to the role (of no more than two pages).

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights, and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.

As a public health charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, salary packaging opportunities are available to Institute employees.

Please note that only short-listed applicants those who have included the correct application documents will be contacted.

Applications close: 11:59pm Thursday 3rd April 2025