Clinical Research Coordinator

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

In this fixed-term full-time role, you will be a part of the EJ Whitten Prostrate Cancer Centre at Epworth, a philanthropic funded specialist centre dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with prostate cancer. Reporting to the Research Program Manager, you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating and managing clinical research studies and trials in prostate and urological cancer. This is an office-based, face-to-face role.

You will make an impact by:

• Collaborating with Principal Investigators to develop and manage clinical trials (Phase I to III) and clinical research protocols
• Overseeing recruitment to a wide range of clinical studies, both commercial and non-commercial
• Developing your skills and capabilities as a research professional within a team culture that actively encourages collaborative research 

To be successful in this role…

You will be someone who enjoys working with research teams, clinicians, and other research professionals. You will be a great communicator, with an empathetic and supportive approach and an ability to build strong productive relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders. You will have an eye for process improvement and quickly fixing any issues that may come your way. 

You will have:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in clinical trials
• Experience with first-in-human or investigator-initiated trials
• Previous experience working with tissue/blood sample collections, processing and storage would be advantageous
• Proven experience in oncology or urology trials (preferred)
• Strong understanding of GCP and ethics/governance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient with EDC systems (REDCap, InForm, Medidata)

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Research or similar (Desirable) 

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees 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

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single document).

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent | talent@epworth.org.au

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.