Faculty of Medicine
Northern Clinical School
Reference no. 2460/1217

• Fantastic opportunity to support the research activities at the Northern Clinical School
• Full-time fixed term position for 1 year
• Base salary $73K excluding annual leave loading and up to 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

Sydney Medical School - Northern is part of the University's Faculty of Medicine, the largest and most comprehensive grouping of health and medical education and research in the Asia Pacific region.  Within the School is an organic network of individuals, research groups and centres that aim to conduct outstanding, high impact research, and participate effectively in professional, governmental and community activities.

The Rheumatology Research division within Sydney Medical School - Northern is part of the partnership between the University and the Royal North Shore Hospital. Our aim is to conduct practice- and policy-relevant epidemiological research, as well as basic research, to improve musculoskeletal health. The Rheumatology Department is devoted to advancing our understanding of the disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, their diagnosis and treatments.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Project Lead (Chair of Rheumatology) with grant action that includes facilitating participants screening and recruitment, compliance, data entry and some administration.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator who has:

• a degree in Health Sciences/ Nursing
• Highly developed interpersonal, oral, written and electronic communication skills applied in a range of settings
• excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office, Excel including previous experience in data collection and data handling
• experience in working on clinical trial projects including expertise of clinical trial protocols is desirable
• demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a clinical or research setting
• sharp attention to detail and evidence of ability to adhere strictly to protocol and working guidelines
• superior ability to show initiative, work autonomously and under pressure, and to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• thorough understanding of human research ethics principles as per ICH- GCP guidelines
• phlebotomy skills
• demonstrated high-level conceptual and problem-solving skills.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing date: 11.30pm 17 December 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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