About the role

Mater Research are looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant in the Medical Oncology Clinical trials team to join the Clinical Trials Unit. This Maximum-term, part time (0.8) role will be based at our South Brisbane campus for a 12-month contract.

Mater Research (MR) is a world-class institute that is committed to conduct, enable and translate clinically relevant health research. With more than 300 laboratory and clinical researchers working across Mater's hospitals and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI), Mater Research is committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: $33.21 - $35.38 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The Clinical Trial Assistant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day administrative management of clinical trials. The CTA will coordinate the administrative research requirements as appropriate. They will oversee administrative tasks and record keeping in a GCP compliant manner to support the team’s function. They are responsible for assisting coordination and administration of trial related activities under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Coordinator and Principal Investigator.

The CTA will be responsible for assisting clinical trial coordinators in the conduct of clinical trials including (but not limited to):

• Startup activity support including regulatory submission essential document preparation
• Post approval HREC & RGO submissions support
• Set up and maintenance of essential documents and investigator site files (ISF)
• Data collection consistent with delegation, research protocols and level of experience
• Data entry and ensuring that source data is available for source data verification
• Act as an administrative point of contact for trials and liaising with key stake holders.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to facilitate monitoring activities and follow up item
• Liaising with external departments to facilitate research activities as required

About you

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or
• Completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Certificate III with extensive relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Essential

• Awareness of the Australian Clinical trial regulatory framework and applicable guidelines such as ICH GCP as adopted by the TGA and NHRMC guidelines for clinical trials
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with competent working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs including excel, word, teams and outlook,
• Ability to operate independently exercising initiative and judgement as well as in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ability to acquire and apply standard process to project specific protocols,
• Fluency in English.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in an administrative based role
• Understanding of standard operating procedures

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience in a research environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Claire Jackson, Team Lead, Medical Oncology Clinical Trials [email protected]

Applications close 27th April 2025 Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.