Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centres in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O`Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

The Role

The purpose of Clinical Trials Coordinator is to work with the team to coordinate all aspect of investigator-initiated trials. The Clinical Trials Coordinator is integral in delivering a clinical trials service to our patients and investigative stakeholders. Ensuring research is conducted in accordance with the protocol policy, legislation, ethical requirements and guidelines for Good Clinical Practice to achieve high quality data for research.

Key activities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Principal Investigator (PI) to prepare and submit clinical trial documents including, but not limited to, study protocol and informed consent, for HREC and Governance review.
• Prepare study materials including, but not limited to, the informed consent (PICF), case report forms (CRFs), and Source documents.
• Establishes, organises and maintains study documents, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation, trackers and other materials in adherence with study protocols.
• Develop study specific database such as REDCap.
• Screen subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and coordinate participant screening tests and procedures.
• Conduct study assessments and collect data as required by the protocol in line with relevant standard operating procedures and policies.Assure timely completion of eCRF and response to queries.
• Assist the PI in submission of accurate annual reports and timely close-out documents to HREC and applicable governing bodies.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications in Science or Health Care related degree
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Great time management
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working in research teams
• Ability to search medical records

Clinical trials experience is not-essential, only a desire to practice in this clinical field. Comprehensive on the job trainingwill be provided.

This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career and develop your skills in a globally recognised institution. You will enjoy achieving outcomes across all stages of the clinical trials, and will find great satisfaction in supporting cancer patients, and the treatment of head and neck cancer.

If you really want to make your mark with this terrific opportunity, please click “Apply Now” and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by Chris O’Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Information regarding this Policy is available on our careers website:

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.