Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Research Officer Grade 2 (PN 58238)
Salary: $84,901 - $91,501 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Research Operations and Clinical Trials Unit
Closing Date: 7th September 2025

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit (ROCTSU) provides support for the conduct of clinical trials and research programs and projects across Canberra Health Services (CHS). The ROCTSU provides support for the conduct of clinical research in Canberra Health facilities including but not limited to Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital, and community health facilities. The ROCTSU participates in local and national clinical trials and research programs and projects and has active trials in varying stages ranging from regulatory submissions to trial close out. The number of participants in each trial varies from 1 to over 1000. The ROCTSU supports programs and projects across all sponsor types including pharmaceutical industry, collaborative group and investigator initiated clinical trials projects and programs that are funded through grants. The ROCTSU works closely with the Research Ethics and Governance Office to ensure safe and high-quality trial conduct.

The Clinical Trials Coordinator plays a central role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of clinical research projects within the Clinical Trials Support Unit at Canberra Hospital. Working across a diverse portfolio of studies, from early-phase investigations to large multi-site trials, the Coordinator ensures each project runs smoothly from start-up to close-out. This includes managing ethics and governance submissions, coordinating contractual and regulatory requirements, tracking key milestones, and ensuring all activities comply with Good Clinical Practice standards. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, managing databases, overseeing financial administration, and supporting quality assurance processes. The Coordinator works closely with the Research Ethics and Governance Office (REGO) and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to legislative, policy, and confidentiality requirements. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a meaningful contribution to high-quality clinical research that directly benefits patient care.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
OurRole: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.