Clinical Trial Research Support

• 2-year full time, fixed term opportunity

• Exciting opportunity to support precision medicine clinical trials

• Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Clinical Trial Research Support, you will join a pioneering research team at the Charles Perkins Centre and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, contributing to a first-of-its-kind precision medicine trial for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes in addition to other clinical trials being undertaken by the team.

You will manage the day-to-day conduct of a randomised, three-period crossover clinical trial, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics, and governance requirements. This role offers the chance to work closely with clinicians and data scientists in a dynamic research-intensive environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• ensure all trial activities comply with GCP, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements

• maintain accurate documentation and prepare ethics reports for safety monitoring

• recruit and retain participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria

• schedule and conduct study visits, including baseline and repeated measures

• perform venipuncture and supervise trial-related tests (e.g., fasting blood samples, OGTT, CGM insertion)

• collect and record clinical, biochemical, and patient-reported outcomes accurately

• monitor CGM data and assist with data queries and quality control processes

• liaise with investigators, ethics committees, and clinical staff to resolve issues promptly

• attend regular study team meetings and provide progress updates.

About you

• bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience

• registered nurse or allied health qualifications are highly desirable

• demonstrated experience in clinical trial management and understanding of research protocols

• strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively

• experience in completing research ethics and governance applications

• venipuncture skills and familiarity with clinical procedures

• ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au

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