Clinical Research Manager

• Lead life-changing research that directly impacts cancer care and treatment pathways for children with blood disorders.
  
  

CRVCID No. 687544

This is a Permanent Full Time position.

Position Profile

We are seeking a collaborative leader to join our service as Clinical Research Manager and oversee the operations of our Oncology and Haematology Clinical Research Unit based at Perth Children's Hospital.

This is an exciting time of growth and innovation within the department, offering the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of our team and growth of our world-class oncology research program. You will coordinate and deliver clinical trials, driving innovation and clinical excellence, with the goal of improving survival and outcomes for children and young people with cancer and blood disorders.

Your ability to engage with stakeholders from clinicians to international trial sponsors will be essential in supporting integrated, patient-centred care across complex oncology pathways and specialty teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide operational leadership for national and international clinical trials across all phases.
• Manage and mentor a dedicated team of clinical research professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Oversee trial governance, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and adherence to protocol.
• Manage clinical trial budgets and resource planning.
• Maintain compliance with national and international research regulations and standards.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders and research networks including the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and ANZCHOG.
• Play a central role in our growing collaboration with the WA Comprehensive Kids Cancer Centre, scaling early-phase and precision-based clinical trials.
• Work closely with nursing, medical and allied health teams to embed research into clinical practice.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement, policy development, and service evaluation initiatives.
  
  

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding research service, at a time of innovation and growth. With connections to translational research hubs, your work will help bring tomorrow's cancer treatments to WA kids today.

If you have extensive experience in clinical trials, proven leadership in research teams, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, we encourage you to apply

About Our Department

The Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology and Haematology at Perth Children's Hospital provides statewide, comprehensive care for children aged 0–16 and their families, addressing a wide range of cancer and haematology conditions, including malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.

Our services are designed to meet the complex medical, psychological, and emotional needs of young patients and their families through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. This includes the diagnosis and management of cancer and blood disorders, as well as pain management, nutritional support, infection prevention, and psychological support to help families cope with the challenges of cancer and chronic illness. We also provide education, follow-up, and survivorship care.

We work in close collaboration with other hospitals and participate in clinical trials across national and international networks to facilitate better outcomes for our young patients and allow patients to access cutting-edge therapies locally.

How To Apply

We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in up to 3 pages.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
  
  

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Will Burdett-Derby, Program Manager, Paediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders on 0478 264 119 or email william.burdett-derby@health.wa.gov.au with any questions regarding this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises of three service areas: Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology.

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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