• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our Herston campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trials Manager to provide specialised project management and clinical trial management skills to develop and support the IVCare Adaptive Platform Trial.

The aim of this large, adaptive platform trial is to determine the best combination of infection prevention interventions for patients requiring a central venous catheter under the Infection Prevention and Vascular Access Group located within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and UQ Centre for Clinical Research at the University of Queensland.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance and ethics compliance, developing, monitoring and reporting on the project plan for the clinical study, and drafting governance protocols and guidelines. You will participate in collaborative multi-disciplinary research activities with internal and external collaborators, nationally and internationally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing a project plan to meet funding and partner agreements, monitoring research project timelines, and managing research project documents
• Maintaining an effective project governance framework, ensuring research compliance with relevant guidelines, and reporting to meeting external funding requirements
• Collaborating with onsite staff at partner hospitals to oversee the establishment and ongoing operation of trial sites in accordance with guidelines
• Developing clinical trial documentation, coordinating ethics and regulatory applications for individual recruiting sites, ensuring patient safety, and reporting adverse events

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:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options and flexible start/finish times
• 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
• Salary packaging options

About You

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Postgraduate Tertiary qualifications, preferably in a science or health care discipline or relevant senior experience working in a science or health setting
• Previous experience working on clinical projects within an academic, CRO or pharmaceutical environment
• Relevant experience in project management including evidence of management of project budget/s >$1m
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of ambiguity and competing stakeholder needs
• Extensive experience with the Redcap Database
• Previous experience with clinical site initiations and clinical site monitoring
• Strong focus on quality of work
• Proficient in use of the Microsoft office suite of products including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
• Ability to travel

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

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Claire Rickard at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [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 Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51099).