About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About the Statistical Genetics Group:

This position is within the Statistical Genetics Group which researches the role of inherited genetic variation in risk of disease, with a particular interest in skin cancer. We work in close collaboration with the Cancer Control Group. Both groups operate within the broader Population Health Program. The role reports to the Senior Research Officer, Statistical Genetics, as well as the project’s Chief Investigators.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

With the support of the Project Leader and Chief Investigators, the Project Manager will:

• Prepare project documentation including protocol, SOPs, ethics submissions, consent forms, recruitment materials and survey forms.
• Execute the protocol to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trial standards
• Supervise the research assistant working on the project
• Develop and maintain a REDCap database
• Enter and manage data to clinical trial standard
• Prepare project reports for investigators and the human research ethics committee
• Ensure work practices comply with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act, related legislative requirements and the Institute’s Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies and procedures
• Model and promote excellence and integrity, adhering to the highest quality and ethical standards

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in science or health-related field relevant to clinical studies with human volunteers.
• Proven record working to a high standard in human research studies.
• Outstanding communication skills in both written and oral English, with ability to explain complex protocols to participants.
• Absolute attention to detail.
• Experience in preparing study documentation, including ethics submissions, information / consent forms, survey forms etc.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, commitments and handle competing demands without compromising standards of service and quality.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability/aptitude in the use of office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated competency with database packages (preferably REDCap).
• Ability to rapidly acquire and implement new skills.

Please refer to the position description on the QIMR Berghofer Careers website for a full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria.

Remuneration: Salary range is $106,593 to $118,347 per annum plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for two (2) years.

For further information: please contact Associate Professor Matthew H. Law E: [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025

To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Parental Leave provisions