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Clinical Trials Assistant

Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Parkville, VIC
A$64,290-$72,798 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Clinical/Medical Research
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


Job description:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Trial Assistant to provide essential clerical and administrative support to our Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at the Children's Cancer Centre. As part of our dynamic team, you will assist in various stages of clinical trials, from study start-up to closeout and archival, ensuring regulatory compliance and smooth operational flow.

Your responsibilities include:

· Providing Administrative support to team members of the Clinical Trials Unit

· Assisting unit staff with the day to day running of multiple clinical trials, as needed

· Interpreting the needs and priorities within the team to provide effective administrative support

· Maintaining regulatory files in accordance with ICH GCP and the unit's SOPs

· Ensuring electronic and hard copy filing is conducted in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements

· Effectively coordinating and monitoring visits as required

· Actively coordinating financial processes in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory guidelines


What we need from you:

· A strong sense of initiative and can-do attitude

· Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritise competing tasks and workload

· High level administrative skills with proven experience and excellent attention to detail

· Relevant experience in a clinical trial setting, similar research or healthcare related environment is desirable

· Ability to work flexibly, autonomously and within a small multidisciplinary team within a clinical based environment and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

· Demonstrated high attention to detail and accuracy of data input

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Kahlia Fox at [email protected].


What's in it for you?

· Make a Real Impact: Contribute to life-changing clinical research in childhood cancer, supporting studies that directly influence patient outcomes.

· Meaningful Work: Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven team focused on improving the lives of children and families affected by cancer.

· Professional Development: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your knowledge of clinical research, regulatory practices, and data management.


Who we are


Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us!

If you're passionate about supporting cutting-edge research in children's cancer treatment and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

· Your resume

· A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.


For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 9 June 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time


About Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Parkville, VIC, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
1001-5000 employees

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is Australia's largest child health research institute ranked among the top three globally for research quality and impact. Our team of 1,800+ researchers work across over 150 common and rare diseases and conditions affecting children ranging from allergies and asthma to cancer and rare genetic disorders.

Our work extends beyond research, providing genetic testing via our subsidiary, the Victorian Clinic of Genetic Services (VCGS), to find answers for families of children with previously undiagnosed conditions.

We are relentless in our pursuit to transform child health through research to improve the lives of all children.

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