Clinical Trial Coordinator

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• Make a difference through Neuroscience Research
• Fixed-term, full-time position available
• 38 hours per week (+ ADO)

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 Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy (MIT)

The Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy (MIT) is a multidisciplinary service providing diagnostic imaging, therapy and research services and is one of Australia’s leading molecular imaging departments. The department has extensive PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radiopharmaceutical production and research capabilities, with established research programs in neuroscience and oncology.

The Neuroscience PET Research Program has a strong focus on the development and application of molecular imaging techniques for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Research activities include beta-amyloid imaging in ageing and dementia and dopaminergic imaging in Parkinson’s disease. The program works collaboratively with research and industry partners, including the University of Melbourne, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, CSIRO and international organisations.

About the role 

The Clinical Trial Coordinator supports the safe, efficient and compliant coordination of clinical trials and research studies undertaken within the MIT Neuroscience PET Research Program. The role reports to the Neuroscience Research Manager and works closely with investigators, research nurses, technologists, scientists, nursing and medical staff, external trial teams and study monitors to ensure study activities are delivered in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice and relevant Austin Health requirements.

A regular day will see you:  

• Coordinate assigned clinical trials and research studies from study set-up through recruitment, study visits, follow-up and close-out activities.
• Maintain familiarity with current protocols, investigator brochures, study manuals, ethics/governance approvals and study-specific requirements.
• Ensure study activities and documentation are completed accurately, within required timeframes and in accordance with approved protocols and delegated responsibilities.
• Coordinate participant screening, appointments, imaging visits and follow-up, including communication of study and preparation requirements.

About you 

You will have excellent communication skills and 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 skill set.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Considerable nursing knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) or interest demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting.
• Competency in venepuncture and/or IV cannulation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise delegated tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable but not essential: 

• Previous experience coordinating clinical trials, clinical research or complex participant-based research studies.
• Experience in PET, nuclear medicine, radiology, neuroscience, or another imaging-based clinical environment.
• Current Good Clinical Practice certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Hold a current Radiation User License to perform safe injection of radiopharmaceuticals, or be willing to obtain certification.

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: Svetlana Bozinovski, Research Manager at Svetlana.BOZINOVSKI@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026