• Child Health Research Centre
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years (with possibility of extension)
• Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at the Centre for Children's Research Centre, adjacent to Qld Children's Hospital in South Brisbane

About This Opportunity

The Children's Intensive Care Research Program (ChIRP), at the Child Health Research Centre, is committed to leading collaborative, high-impact clinical research that makes a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families.

As the Principal Research Coordinator, you will lead the coordination and implementation of investigator-initiated multi-centre clinical trials and other research projects. This is a unique opportunity to work with an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary team in a vibrant and purpose-driven research environment. Based at the Centre for Children's Health Research in South Brisbane-adjacent to the Queensland Children's Hospital-you will play a key role in delivering world-class paediatric research.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the coordination and governance of investigator-initiated multi-site clinical trials, including ethics and regulatory submissions, study protocols, and operational documentation.
• Manage research milestones and deliverables, ensuring studies are delivered on time and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant ethical standards.
• Oversee study monitoring activities and contribute to data integrity and reporting, ensuring research outputs are accurate, high-quality, and aligned with study objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders, including clinicians, investigators, funding bodies, and collaborators, to ensure project alignment and success.

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 flexible start/finish times, and purchased leave
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health, clinical, or science discipline, with a minimum of 3 years' experience coordinating investigator-initiated clinical trials/studies within a university, hospital, or cooperative group setting.
• Proven ability to manage complex clinical research studies, including multi-centre and/or adaptive trial designs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial guidelines and research governance requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the National Statement, and ethics/governance processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing ethics submissions, study protocols, and regulatory documentation across hospital and academic settings.
• Proficiency in data management, including the use of electronic data capture systems such as REDCap.
• Sound understanding of the research environment within both university and hospital settings, including institutional research processes, governance frameworks, and operational considerations.

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). The successful candidate will also be required to complete mandatory immunisations.

Questions?

For application inquiries, including a copy of the full Position Description, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. For more information about this opportunity, please contact ChIRP Research and Operations Manager, [email protected].

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 Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51418). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Friday 8 August 2025.