SCHN - Clinical Trial Start-Up Officer - REQ567060
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567060
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The incumbent will liaise with Clinical Trial Start Up Manager, Sponsors, Investigators, Collaborators and their Teams (including both Internal and External parties) to ensure effective communication, escalation and execution in the performance of start-up tasks to key performance indicators of timeframe, budget, quality and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.
Day-to-day tasks may include, but are not limited to, research engagement opportunities, feasibility assessments, budgets and contractual negotiations, the preparation of ethics and regulatory submissions for initial and ongoing substantial amendments, and the development/delivery of training materials/content. The incumbent will be required to utilise the Clinical Trial Management System, and other research data systems, to track project progress, manage documents and facilitate invoicing.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience with study start up or clinical trial management in a clinical research environment, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and guidelines for conducting clinical trials in Australia and experience in obtaining and maintaining ethics and governance approvals
- Demonstrated ability to exercise autonomy and initiative in relation to day-to-day problem solving, communication and decision making
- Demonstrated ability to meet clinical trial study start up deadlines in light of competing research and priorities.
- Strong computer skills and willingness to utilise existing and new systems for clinical trials project management and data.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and take a consultative approach to ensure delivery of complex tasks to meet pre-defined time, budget and quality targets
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in liaising with a variety of stakeholders/audiences.
- Project, time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, have attention to detail, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a highly paced environment
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Annie Yeung on annie.yeung@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 26/04/2025
