Research Nurse Coordinator - Epilepsy Clinical Trial Unit

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• Unique career opportunity for a registered nurse to make an impact coordinating all aspects of clinical trials at the Epilepsy Research Centre
• Full time (38 hours per week,-part time considered), 12 month fixed term opportunity commencing January 2026

• Epilepsy Research Centre located at the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, close to multiple public transport options

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 Epilepsy Clinical Trials

Austin Health’s Epilepsy Program through the Epilepsy Research Centre is part of the Neuroscience Department within the Medical and Cancer Services Division and is located at the Florey Neuroscience Institute’s Melbourne Brain Centre at the Austin Health campus, which is one of the premier centres of epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) & peripheral nerve investigation in Australia. The Epilepsy Research Centre in particular, is a world-renowned leader in the field of epilepsy research and treatment

The Clinical Trials section of the Epilepsy program exists for people with epilepsy as a resource to allow access to experimental treatments for those whose regular treatments have proved unsuccessful, and for health professionals working with patients who have epilepsy. Epilepsy Clinical Trials allows Neurologists in the epilepsy program to learn about new treatments for their patients at Austin Health at a very early phase and to contribute to the development and use of new treatments. This includes unique treatments initiated by the staff of the unit.

Epilepsy Clinical Trials provides new treatments and assessments for hundreds of patients and is actively involved in international and local epilepsy research.

About the role 

As the Research Nurse in Epilepsy Clinical Trials, you will coordinate all aspects of clinical trials undertaken by the trials team, along with other Research nurses at the Epilepsy Research Centre. You will work closely with the Epilepsy Clinical Trials Manager, Principal Investigators, Medical team, Research Nurses, and other members of the team, including the Finance Administrative Officers and the Submission/Contract Specialist.

A regular day will see you:   

• Coordinate and conduct all administrative and clinical aspects of epilepsy trials for patients as per approved trial protocols.
• Participate in direct patient care as part of clinical trial activities.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and in partnership with patients, their families and carers to plan and adapt the requirements of the trial.
• Participate in education, research tasks and support systems, as well as professional leadership development opportunities.

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and teamwork. 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:

• Registered Nurse registered, with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, or relevant clinical trials experience.
• Well developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities and using your own initiative.
• Exceptional organisational skills, including meticulous attention to detail.
• A flexible, innovative team-oriented approach to your work.

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: Greesha Zacharia, Epilepsy Trials Manager at Greesha.Zacharia@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 30 December 2025