About the Organisation

At Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (“Ingham Institute"), we are committed to inspiring better health and transforming the treatment and care of people living with the most prevalent medical conditions and diseases. Our purpose is to make and apply discoveries that translate to radical improvement in health and health care for all.

Our values act as a guide for our engagement with our colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and the communities we support.

Our values

Imagination – we boldly challenge each other to think differently.

Inclusion – we believe in and direct our efforts towards equity for all.

Impact – we maximise our success by being relevant, focused, and responsive.

Integrity – we operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

About the role

Due to growth in the department, we are seeking an experienced Senior Research Coordinator / Team Lead to join our Gastroenterology and Liver Research Group, on a permanent, Full-Time contract (Health Service Manager Level 2 salary band $109,857 - $129,624).

The Senior Research Coordinator / Team Lead will work with Gastroenterologists and be responsible for conducting and implementing clinical trial and investigator led research protocols including the evaluation and recruitment of eligible participants to clinical trials, implementing and monitoring study protocols and documentation associated with the studies/trials.

The role will also be responsible for coordinating the research activity, processes, finances and business development of the Department of Gastroenterology and Liver and overseeing a team of research staff.

As a Senior Research Coordinator / Team Lead, you will have the following experience, at minimum:

A degree in health/medical/biomedical science or nursing.

Previous pharmaceutical and/or investigator led clinical trials coordination experience with role as a clinical trials coordinator, in hospital or academic setting (minimum 3 years’ experience).

High level organisational skills and project management skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within agreed timeframes.

High level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex reports, financial reports, project updates and briefs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including highly developed negotiation and delegation skills and the ability to motivate and co-ordinate staff.

Proven ability to identify and analyse problems, make recommendations and implement appropriate solutions in the research environment.

Experience with writing study protocols, preparing and submitting ethics and site-specific applications, including using REGIS.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

High level computing skills, including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, work processing and spreadsheets.

High level of professionalism in the approach to research staff, department heads and stakeholders; and a positive “can do” attitude

Desirable criteria:

Post-graduate qualifications in appropriate research, biostatistics and/or coordinating clinical trial research and clinical trials management or equivalent discipline or equivalent extensive experience.

Previous experience and understanding of financial and record management skills and experience in design and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to provide managerial support to a research unit or organisation

Flexibility in work hours (as required).

The complete position description is available upon request (please contact Hayley Paris at [email protected]).

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:

A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).

A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).

State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

A collaborative team culture.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, all applications must be submitted via SEEK by 11:59pm Tuesday 21st October 2025 and are required to include:

an up-to-date resume.

a cover letter outlining how your experience and qualifications align with the essential requirements of the role.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights, and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.

As a public health charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, salary packaging opportunities are available to Institute employees.

Please note that only short-listed applicants who have included the correct application documents will be contacted.