As a Clinical Trial Assistant, you will play an important role in liaising with senior researchers, managing diverse inquiries, and driving operational efficiency to support pivotal research initiatives. The role is vital to supporting senior research staff and coordinating various research activities. The Clinical Trial Assistant will work closely with both internal teams and external collaborators, requiring a high level of initiative, professionalism, and discretion.

This role is offered on a 12-month contract and we are looking for someone to fill 22.8 hours (0.6 FTE) to full time hours.

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to various research activities
• Assist in relevant research activities to ensure the efficient operation of projects, including participant recruitment, research visits, study monitoring, and data verification
• Actively contribute to a positive and professional work environment that fosters teamwork, high quality outputs, continuous improvement, and job satisfaction

What we need from you:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in science, health, or related discipline
• Experience in the provision of administrative support in the research sector, preferably in a multi-institutional environment
• Experience with REDCAP is desired

• Previous experience in clinical trial is high regarded

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

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Alice Lei at [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Trial Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Make a Difference: Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact
• Flexible working options: Enjoy the flexibility of a part time contract
• Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team
• Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program

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.

Join Us!

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.

A Position Description is attached.

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.