Faculty of Medicine
Concord Clinical School
Reference no. 2190/1017

• Fantastic opportunity to support research activities in Gastroenterology and Liver Services
• Full-time fixed term maternity leave opportunity. Part-time applicants will also be considered
• Base salary $82K pro rata excluding annual leave loading and up to 10.5% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Services at Concord Repatriation General Hospital is part of the Concord Clinical School which provides training and education to medical students and junior medical officers. The Department has educational facilities for a broad range of clinical presentations in both outpatient and inpatient settings and is a leading clinical research group in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Reporting to the Director of Liver Services, the Clinical Trials Research Officer will form part of the team managing current clinical trial participants' treatment regimens and coordinating current and future research projects of the department. This is essential for maintaining good clinical practice and for the ongoing capabilities of the department. The research conducted by our department contribute to better health outcomes for patients, provide training and education for medical students and junior medical officers, and play an integral part in the professional and academic development of our staff members.

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 and are looking for a Clinical Trials Research Officer who has:

• completed tertiary qualifications in appropriate discipline with relevant experience in related field. May have (or be working towards) completing further studies or have extensive specialist experience in the field of research
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• extensive experience in working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, experimental design and ethics submissions
• accuracy and attention to detail
• a working understanding and current knowledge of relevant aspects of the Work Health and Safety Policy and relevant legislation (including Safe Laboratory Practices for roles based in Laboratory)
• current registered nurse or other allied health qualifications
• thorough knowledge of medical terminology
• experience in a research-intensive environment or interest in teaching and working in academia
• peripheral venous cannulation/venipuncture
• experience in the management of patients in an outpatient department within a clinical trial setting.

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.

How to apply

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: 5pm 22 November 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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