Research Trial Coordinator
Job no: 0063358
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of General Practice and Primary Care
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
Support the primary care clinical trial and recruit participants. This role allows you to work with a large variety of stakeholders and gives you the ability to travel across different sites. Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Department of General Practice and Primary Care seeks a research trial coordinator in our primary care trial unit, led by Prof Jon Emery. The main aspects of the role will be to perform overall study co-ordination and management of The CASSOWARY Trial team. They will supervise and be involved in participant recruitment, implementing trial interventions, and engaging with general practice staff. The research trial coordinator will work individually and lead a team of research officers and research assistants. A key area of the research program is genomic testing for cancer risk and cancer screening. Comprehensive training in trial recruitment processes will be provided.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintain the governance framework, HREC submissions, amendments and the trial protocol.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the CASSOWARY trial including GP clinic recruitment, participant recruitment, data management, safety monitoring, adhering to Good Clinical Practice, liaising with stakeholders and reporting.
- Screen, recruit, consent, interview and randomise participants into the trials, and administer the intervention appropriately and consistently.
- Work with the trial leads to facilitate the delivery of the trial protocols and processes.
- Provide and explain trial specific knowledge to general practitioners and other medical practice staff.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively with diverse stakeholders and as part of a team. You possess highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in medical science, health science, or related discipline, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Proficiency in accurate recording and analysis of data generated from research undertaken.
- Demonstrated high level of computing skills including competency with word processing (Microsoft Suite), spreadsheets, data management systems (REDCap), internet and email.
- Considerable relevant knowledge and experience in primary care, genomics, or clinical research including demonstrated knowledge of research trial methodology and Good Clinical Practice.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of General Practice and Primary Care
The Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne is a leading centre for primary care research, training, and innovation. With a network of over 600 community-based practices, we provide quality medical education, postgraduate training, and collaborate on research. Through initiatives like the Data for Decisions program, we ensure privacy while leveraging electronic medical record data. Our research focuses on biostatistics, implementation science, informatics, and co-design, addressing key healthcare challenges. Join us to shape the future of primary care and make a difference in patient outcomes.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description - These will be asked during your application, there is no need to upload a separate document)
For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
Advertised: 21 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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