Project Manager, Clinical Research Coordination

Organisation/Company

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)

Country

Australia

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

• Based in the College of Health in the School of Medicine in North Adelaide
• Part time (0.8 FTE), fixed term contract for 12 months
• Salary Range: $114,151 - $128,065 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of a new national research monitoring program focused on the design and delivery of optimal care for children and young adults with early type 1 diabetes across 8 clinical sites in Australia. This role plays a critical part in supporting a multi-centre, collaborative program involving leading clinical and research institutions across Australia.

Working closely with the Chief Investigators, participating sites, and central project staff, the Project Manager will provide high-level coordination, governance oversight, and operational leadership to ensure the project is delivered in accordance with ethics, governance, contractual, and funding requirements.

The role has a strong focus on ethics, research governance, financial management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting. It requires a proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage complexity across multiple institutions and jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Chief Investigator, you will work closely with investigators, the data manager, biostatisticians, finance teams, and site-based staff to support the successful implementation and ongoing delivery of the monitoring program.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description above to discover more about this opportunity. 

The team 

The project is based within the School of Medicine and is delivered in partnership with Women’s and Children’s Hospital and a network of paediatric and adult clinical centres across Australia. The team brings together nationally recognised clinical leaders, researchers, data specialists, and health professionals committed to improving outcomes for people at risk of type 1 diabetes.

This collaborative program works at the intersection of research, clinical care, and health system implementation, with strong links to national and international initiatives in early type 1 diabetes screening, monitoring, and disease-modifying therapies.

Visit the AU website to learn more about College of Health.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the centre of complex research programs and thrives on collaboration. You will be highly organised, comfortable working across institutional boundaries, and confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will enjoy variety in your work, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on coordination, and will take pride in ensuring that high-quality research is delivered efficiently, ethically, and on time.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Role responsibilities

• Drafting the project ethics and governance framework and obtaining stakeholder approval for implementation.
• Maintaining ethics and governance currency throughout the life of the project.
• Preparing and submitting ethics amendments, progress reports, and final reports.
• Coordinating and managing research agreements between Adelaide University and participating clinical sites.
• Managing the project budget, including payments to sites and preparation of acquittal reports to funders.
• Scheduling and coordinating regular study and investigator meetings.
• Working closely with the data manager and site-based staff to implement and maintain the project’s data monitoring plan.
• Preparing milestone, progress, and outcome reports.
• Supporting the preparation of data analysis reports in collaboration with the data manager and biostatistician, as required.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience managing complex research or health-related projects
• Experience in research governance, including drafting ethics and governance documentation, maintaining approvals, and preparing amendments and reports.
• Proven ability to establish and manage research agreements across multiple organisations and jurisdictions.
• Strong financial management experience, including managing project budgets, coordinating payments to partner sites, and preparing acquittal and financial reports for funders.
• Experience coordinating multi-site research activities, including scheduling and supporting regular project meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with data managers and site-based staff to implement and maintain data monitoring and quality assurance processes.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing milestone, progress, and data-related reports in collaboration with investigators, data managers, and biostatisticians.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter that demonstrates the required experience

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Thursday 30 April 2026

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492880):

Jessica De Lorenzo 
Team Lead, Talent Acquisitions 
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au  

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained. 

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/409853/project-manager-cli…

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Country

Australia

City

Adelaide

Geofield

City

Adelaide

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