Clinical Haematology Research Coordinator

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Clinical Haematology Department & Cancer Research Operations

This role sits within the Clinical Haematology Department, part of Cancer Services at Austin Health, and is based in the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre. The department provides specialist haematology care across inpatient, outpatient and day oncology settings, working closely with the cancer research and clinical trials teams. This position supports the Cancer Research Operations Team, helping coordinate and deliver clinical research activities embedded within routine haematology and cancer care. 

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality clinical haematology research by coordinating research activities and, where appropriate, direct clinical care. Working closely with Principal Investigators, clinical teams, research teams and external partners, the role ensures research studies are conducted safely, ethically and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, whilst supporting positive patient experience and effective integration of research into routine cancer care.

A regular day will see you:

• Coordinating clinical haematology research studies, working closely with Principal Investigators, clinical teams, research teams and external partners
• Supporting patient participation in research through screening, assessments, follow-up and education, ensuring care aligns with study protocols and clinical standards
• Supporting study start-up activities, including liaising with study sponsors, external partners and the Discovery and Innovation Unit to progress governances, approvals and operational readiness
• Managing study documents, data and reporting to meet governance, regulatory and GCP requirements, while contributing to the smooth integrations of research into routine clinical care

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• A relevant healthcare qualification with experience supporting clinical research in a health setting
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet study deadlines
• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with clinicians, researchers, sponsors and external partners
• Experience managing research data and documentation, with an understanding of GCP, ethics and regulatory requirements
• A proactive, team-focused approach, with the ability to work autonomously, problem-solve and contribute positively to a collaborative research environment 

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Alicia Davies, Ops Manager - Onc Haem & Pall Care Research at Alicia.DAVIES@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 10 June 2026