Clinical Research Coordinator - JAEC

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Clinical Research Coordinator – Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre

Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months)

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in patient care, research and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to support high‑quality investigator‑initiated and sponsored research at the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth, based in Richmond.

The Opportunity

This role provides end-to-end coordination of clinical research projects focused on improving health outcomes for people affected by endometriosis. Working closely with Centre Directors, clinicians, researchers and external partners, you will support the design, delivery and governance of clinical research activity across the Centre.

Reporting to the Centre Program Manager, Argyrou Endometriosis Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring studies are delivered efficiently, ethically and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, while contributing to the Centre’s research excellence and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigator-initiated and sponsored clinical research studies from start-up to close-out
• Manage study administration, including feasibility, ethics and governance approvals, database development, recruitment, data and specimen collection, reporting and study closure
• Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, NHMRC, TGA and organisational research governance requirements
• Manage project-related finances, including invoices, payments and budget tracking
• Support Centre meetings through scheduling, agendas, minutes and coordination
• Liaise with clinicians, investigators, sponsors, CROs and service providers to support effective study delivery
• Oversee database management and data integrity, including REDCap setup and maintenance
• Support laboratory and specimen handling processes where applicable
• Contribute to funding and grant application processes as required

Position Description    Inherent Requirements

About You

You are an organised, detail-oriented and collaborative research professional with experience coordinating clinical research in a healthcare or research environment. You are comfortable working across multiple studies and stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

You will bring:

• An undergraduate qualification in science, healthcare or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of ethics, governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience with REDCap and clinical research databases
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Flexibility to support out-of-hours work and travel between Epworth sites as required

At Epworth, it’s a community

At Epworth, Every Patient Matters. You’ll join a values-driven organisation committed to advancing patient care through innovation, research and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research, work with leading clinicians, and be part of a supportive, high-performing research environment.

In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now! Click I’m Interested and submit your CV and cover letter as a single document including brief responses to the the following selection criteria questions.

Application Requirements

As part of the application process, please also respond to the following selection criteria questions in your cover letter:

1. Clinical Research Experience
   
   Do you have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator or in an equivalent clinical research role?

2. Ethics & Governance Experience 
   
   Please describe your experience preparing and managing Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and research governance submissions, including National Mutual Acceptance (NMA) where applicable.

3. Regulatory & GCP Knowledge
   
   Do you have current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and experience working in accordance with ICH GCP and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research?

4. Study Coordination & Workload Management
   
   Briefly outline your experience coordinating multiple clinical research studies simultaneously, including how you manage competing priorities and deadlines.

5. Database & Data Management Experience 
   
   Please describe your experience with research databases, such as managing or maintaining REDCap databases.

6. Availability to Commence / Notice Period
   
   Please advise your availability to commence employment and any notice period required.

7. Salary Expectations
   
   Please outline your salary expectations (exclusive of superannuation).

8. Interview Availability
   
   Please indicate your availability to attend an interview over the coming weeks.

Early applications are encouraged — shortlisting will commence immediately.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact [email protected].

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

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