About us

We are proud to be different. While we are Queensland's second oldest medical research Institute, we are deliberately small and move with agility and creativity, enabling us to conduct high-quality, ethical, and rigorous research without being restrained by unnecessary bureaucracy.

Through our world-class research programs and bespoke services, we pursue emerging opportunities and innovation in health and medical research. We have a diversified funding strategy to enable sustained research growth and stability, avoiding reliance on grant cycles, enabling our researchers to focus on what they do best: research.

The role

The primary role of the Clinical Trials Coordinator (CTC) is to manage multiple clinical trials with the direction of a Principal Investigator and the Clinical Trials Centre Manager. The CTC independently supports, facilitates and coordinates the clinical and administrative activities required to ensure patient safety and comply with regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, standard operating procedures and clinical trial protocols. While the role is primarily based at Wesley Research Institute, the CTC is required to attend other hospital facilities (e.g. St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, The Wesley Hospital) to effectively coordinate clinical trials.

Key responsibilities

Screen and enrol appropriate participants for clinical trials as per clinical trial protocols.

Ensure that clinical trial participants are consented according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the conditions of Human Research Ethics Committee approvals.

Liaise with the Investigator to schedule and conduct participant clinic visits, ensuring that all assessments are completed, and all required data is collected.

Perform protocol-specific health assessments, procedures and therapeutic administration consistent with clinical qualifications.

Maintain all required study documentation, including screening/enrolment logs, participant identification logs etc.

Maintain trial-specific databases, ensuring that all data is entered in accordance with defined timelines and that database lock metrics are met.

Maintain the Clinical Trials Management System.

Ensure Investigational Product is received, stored, maintained, dispensed and administered in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical trial protocols.

Ensure all research activity is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and research specific protocols.

Attend Investigator Meetings and all other relevant training sessions as required.

In consultation with the Clinical Trials Centre Manager and Principal Investigator, develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet study-specific recruitment targets.

Promote the clinical trials portfolio, capacity and capabilities of Wesley Research Institute to external stakeholders as required.

Qualifications and minimum requirements

Essential

Previous experience working in a clinical trial setting

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team in an effective, proactive and cooperative manner

High level of initiative and flexibility and ability to meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies including, Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice, National Health and Medical Research Council and Therapeutic Goods Regulation plus an understanding of Human Research Ethics Committees procedures

A flexible, proactive attitude, including the capacity to acquire new skills and multi task

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with patients and multi-disciplinary medical and scientific staff

Proficiency in a wide range of computer applications, including use of databases, spreadsheets and MS Office

Commitment to Wesley Research Institute to promote quality in research and enhance the reputation of the organisation and its researchers

Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of workplace health and safety principles

Desirable

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical trials experience

Experience and currently recognised competencies (or commitment to upskilling) in related clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and the performance of electrocardiographs

Knowledge of The Wesley Hospital’s and UnitingCare Health policies and regulations which impact the position

Benefits

Not-for-profit salary packaging option of up to $15,900 of your pre-taxable income to everyday expenses, increasing take-home pay

Access to non-taxable meal & entertainment card

Hospital admissions discount

Close to public transport

Employee health and wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidised onsite parking

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply now, submit your CV and cover letter addressing your experience against the above criteria to [email protected].

Applications will close at 5pm on 8 June 2025. Interviews for suitable applicants may commence prior to the closing date.