Faculty of Medicine
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre
Reference no. 1872/0917

• Located at The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
• Opportunities exist to join the Centre and contribute to clinical trials research
• Fixed term full time for 12 months. Remuneration: $78K to $82K/$84K to $94K inclusive of annual leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a leader in clinical trials research in Australia, coordinating its own and assisting others in conducting various multi-centre clinical trials and promoting evidence-based medicine in Australia.

Opportunities now exist for suitably qualified and experienced staff to join the Centre and contribute to clinical trials research. The Clinical Trials Administrative Assistant is responsible for undertaking administrative and data entry tasks, providing administration assistance to support clinical trials and research programs as well as general office and administration duties supporting senior staff.

The Clinical Trials Assistant works as part of the clinical trials research team in a support role, providing administration and data entry support to clinical trials projects, managers and staff in one or more clinical trial studies concurrently. The successful applicant may also undertake associated clerical duties for collaborative groups and CTC services.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values in pursuit of research excellence.

We are looking for a Clinical Trials Administrative Assistant (HEO 4) who possesses:

• completed diploma or Certificate IV or equivalent work experience in an administrative or office based environment
• previous experience working in a high volume administrative work environment
• excellent communication skills including effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• previous experience providing administrative support in a clinical environment will be an added advantage
• knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice
• advanced computer literacy skills.

We are looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant (HEO 5) who possesses:

• completed Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in clinical trials administration, or experience in a similar field
• Basic understanding of GCP guidelines, contracts management and protocols for clinical trials
• Well-developed data entry skills, tracking and diary management and excel spreadsheets
• Knowledge of medical terminology/clinical trials terminology.

The positions are in Oncology trials and you will be joining other trials staff working on studies involving gynaecological oncology, neuro-oncology and other potentially other speciality oncology areas.

The positions are fixed term for 12 months, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new employees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment subject to funding, performance and need. 

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 11.30pm 10 October 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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