Clinical Research Assistant

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• Ongoing full time or part time position
• Hands‑on clinical research support role within a dynamic, purpose‑driven department
• Support the delivery of high‑quality cancer clinical trials across oncology and haematology
• Grow your skills in clinical trials, laboratory support, documentation, data, and operational processes
• Be part of a collaborative, engaged, and friendly team within one of Australia’s leading cancer services

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 Austin Cancer Clinical Trials

The Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) is a large, fast‑paced and high‑performing unit within Cancer Services. The CCTC manages more than 250 active clinical trials at any one time, spanning Phase 1 (including First‑in‑Human) to Phase 3, and includes investigator‑initiated, collaborative group, and pharmaceutical‑sponsored research.

With over 60 experienced staff working alongside 20+ principal investigators, the centre operates across six tumour‑stream teams and supports exceptional patient‑centred research within the Olivia Newton‑John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre).

About the role 

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRAA) provides vital administrative, laboratory and operational support to Clinical Trial Coordinators and the broader trial team. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth conduct of cancer clinical trials and the delivery of high‑quality trial management.

A regular day will see you:   

• Providing laboratory support, such as preparing biospecimen kits; processing, logging and storing samples; and coordinating compliant sample shipments.
• Supporting clinical trial activities by preparing and maintaining trial documentation and oversight trackers, including via Adobe Sign platforms for electronic signatures.
• Managing data and documentation, including accurate data entry, updating trial related trackers.
• Coordinating patient‑related logistics, including travel/parking reimbursements, managing kit and supply inventories, and facilitating imaging or archival tissue retrieval and uploads.
• Collaborating with the trial team, responding to enquiries, participating in meetings and training, and maintaining an organised, safe workspace while supporting multiple tumour streams as required.

About you 

You are a collaborative, organised and proactive team member who enjoys contributing to meaningful work in a clinical research environment. You bring a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and support others.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Strong Attention to Detail: Proven ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain meticulous records in clinical or administrative settings.
• Biospecimen processing Experience (basic): Familiarity with handling and processing biological samples (e.g., blood and urine), including centrifugation and sample preparation.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and experience with databases and electronic records systems.
• Professionalism and Adaptability: A proactive, reliable, and self-motivated approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and support various tumour streams.

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: Anne-Marie Woods, Manager CCTC at Anne-Marie.Woods@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026