Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Parkville
At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of staff, students and the communities we serve. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity and its principles.
We are seeking two experienced and motivated Senior Study Coordinators to join the Clinical Trial Unit within the Neuro-oncology team at MCRI. In this role you will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to all patients involved in clinical trials and, where relevant, their families, in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams.
The Senior Study Coordinator will liaise with supporting departments to work within agreed terms of clinical studies within the Royal Children’s Hospital and MCRI. You will seek areas for improvement within the Clinical Trials Unit and act to develop procedures or guidelines as well as seeking to develop the skills of their peers. To be successful in this role you will maintain ethics and research governance as well as act as resource for guidance for staff within the Clinical Trials Unit.
The Principal Investigator/Unit Head is responsible for delegating authority to suitably qualified staff. Within this authority, the Senior Study Coordinator will perform the role using the required qualifications and experience, within the Children’s Cancer Centre. You will manage and oversee individual clinical trials to ensure their effective operation. The CCC has four (4) tumour streams; liquid, bone marrow transplant, solid and brain malignancies. This position will be responsible for Early Phase clinical trials, which can include patients across all tumour steams.
You are invited to apply online via the MCRI Careers Portal.
Applicants should submit the below in one PDF document:
For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Karli Williamson at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Study Coordinators x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.
We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.
All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.