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First listed on: 17 December 2018

Clinical Trials Assistants 

  • Excellent opportunities for Clinical Trial Assistants to join and contribute to the Clinical Trials Research Centre
  • Located at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown Campus
  • 3X Fixed Term, full-time for 12 months with possible extensions and base salary $73K p.a plus superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Clinical Trials assistant will work as part of the clinical trials research team in a support role, providing administration and data entry support to clinical trial project(s), managers and staff of one or more clinical trials or studies concurrently. May also undertake associated clerical duties for collaborative groups or CTC services.


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 three Clinical Trial Assistants who possess:

  • demonstrated experience in basic clinical trials administration or experience in a similar field
  • basic understanding of GCP guidelines and protocol requirements for clinical trials
  • good communication skills and the ability to work as part of diverse teams
  • well-developed data entry skills.

The successful candidates will have knowledge of medical terminology and clinical trials administrative processes.

About us

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a leading Australian Academic Research Organisation with world class international reputation for designing, conducting and translating collaborative clinical trials research into improved health care practice. CTC is also known for its innovation in clinical trials methodologies and its teaching excellence.

Clinical Trial operations staff are responsible for co-ordinating large multicentre investigator –initiated clinical trials, co-ordinating stand-alone clinical trials or participates in trials that are co-ordinated by other national and international collaborative trial groups.

Clinical Trials are co-ordinated by Project Managers or Clinical Trials Co-ordinators who are responsible for the day to day operations of the clinical trial or group of clinical trials, in accordance with the Clinical Trials Protocol. All activities are conducted in accordance with GCP guidelines and in accordance with CTC’s Standard Operating Procedures.

The Clinical Trials Assistance works under broad direction of the Program/Project Manager or Trial Co-ordinator and participates in the trial in a support role, undertaking routine and general administrative work. This role provides the opportunity to commence a career in clinical trial operations. Clinical Trials Assistants can progress (through merit selection) into clinical trials positions based upon experience and expertise in the delivery of work performed.


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 2271/1118F to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 11:30pm 11 January 2019

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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