Research Administration Coordinator

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• Part Time, Fixed Term – 24 hours per week
• Work at CREDO at Austin Health – a public hospital with a difference!
• Be at the forefront in the discovery of novel agents, new treatments and improving patient care.
• Enjoy a rewarding role as part of our dynamic team focused on the highest quality patient centred care.

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 our Centre

CREDO (Centre for Research and Education in Diabetes and Obesity) is located at the Repatriation Hospital Campus of Austin Health and is tiered within the Medical Services Division. CREDO has a strong and successful history in conducting numerous clinical trials in metabolic disorders with a majority of trials focusing on diabetes and obesity.  CREDO continues to grow and thrive, enabling another exciting opportunity for a Research Administration Coordinator to join the team in a part-time fixed term position.

About the role

The successful candidate will join an established team within the CREDO unit and will be responsible for managing financial administration and general administrative coordination. Key responsibilities include supporting financial processes such as budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting. The role also involves assisting with clinical trial administration, ensuring compliance with research ethics requirements, and facilitating effective collaboration with sponsors and regulatory authorities.

Additionally, this role may include supporting clinical-trial-related requirements such as data collection and maintenance of essential trial documents for concurrent studies.

About you

As the Research Administration Coordinator, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and dedicated to collaborative teamwork in support of 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:

• University degree (or equivalent) in science, healthcare or financial discipline
• Experience or qualification in financial management including tracking, reporting, budgeting and invoicing
• Excellence in proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with data entry

Culture

The atmosphere within CREDO is energetic, friendly and cohesive, with a strong teamwork ethic amongst all members. We have a strong focus on continual improvement and professional development.

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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Adele Manzoney, Clinical Trial Manager at Adele.MANZONEY@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: 13 June 2025