Study Coordinator

Work in Parkville, just a hop away from the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets
Attractive salary $79,624 - $ 91,460 per annum (pro rata) + super
Part time role work (15.2 hours per week)

Join our Research Team as a Study Coordinator and Drive Innovation in Gene Therapy Clinical Trials

What’s in it for you?

Immediate start available
Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Make an impact and contribute to Australia's largest child health research institute
Access to generous purchased leave to support your work life balance
Go and say hello to our cheeky meerkats or stop and take a break to check out our mini aquarium
Subsidised coffee in our lively café Synapse

**The opportunity**:
We are seeking a dedicated Study Coordinator to join our esteemed research team and contribute to ground-breaking gene therapy clinical trials. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect clinical trial-related care, as well as associated data collection for concurrent clinical trial research studies in our department.

Your role as a Study Coordinator will be specific to gene therapy, ensuring compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and applicable state/federal privacy laws.

With a strong focus on patient care, you will partner with our multidisciplinary and research teams to ensure the highest standard of care is provided to all patients participating in clinical trials, along with their families. Maintaining ethics and research governance will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Specifically, your role will be dedicated to new trials within the Bone Marrow Transplant unit.

This role is offered on a 12 month part time contract at 2 days per week.

If you are passionate about advancing medical research, upholding ethical standards, and delivering the highest quality of care to patients, we invite you to join our team as a Study Coordinator.

**Note**: The Study Coordinator role requires the necessary qualifications and experience within the Children's Cancer Centre.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Organise and manage gene therapy study for immunocompromised patients.
Participates in training and education to improve knowledge, follows guidelines and uses evidence based practice
Conduct clinical research in accordance with TGA ICH GCP, the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and relevant state/federal privacy laws
In conjunction with medical staff, analyse and assess each patient’s condition according to the trial protocol and determine appropriate action to ensure the patient’s future care and participation in the study

About you

Degree/Honours qualification in Science or related discipline
Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
Experience in participating in the planning and coordination of projects
Demonstrated experience in data and database management, data collection and analysis
Confident in the planning and conduct of research projects

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

**Closing date**: 6 June 2023