Alliance Research Lead

Overview

Based at University Hospital Geelong. Part-time 0.4 FTE fixed-term for 3 years. Salary: Level C $143,490 - $165,001 or Level D $172,171 - $189,376 +17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time).

Barwon Health – Deakin University Clinical Trials Alliance is a joint initiative between Deakin University and Barwon Health to establish a leading model for integrated clinical trials, research, and healthcare delivery in the Barwon South-West region.

The Alliance will leverage the strengths of both institutions to improve health outcomes, equity, and access to clinical trials, and to support workforce development and capability building for high-quality clinical trial delivery.

Deakin University is a Victorian university delivering education and research with a global impact and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment. Barwon Health is a large regional health service with extensive clinical trial expertise and governance frameworks.

The Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre is part of Barwon Health’s strategy to embed research excellence into clinical care and to expand access to trials and training opportunities.

Special Requirements

- As this is a joint appointment between Deakin University and Barwon Health, the incumbent will be required to maintain a concurrent 0.2 FTE minimum medical specialist (consultant) position with Barwon Health.

Role Type and Level

We have three exciting roles as Alliance Research Lead at either Level C or Level D, with offers commensurate with skills and experience. Depending on level of appointment, the role may be at Senior Research Fellow or Associate Professor level as Alliance Research Lead.

Responsibilities

- Contribute to the development of the Barwon Health – Deakin University Clinical Trials Alliance, ensuring alignment with the objectives of both organisations.
- Contribute to the oversight of the governance framework, operational model, and funding arrangements for the Alliance.
- Support the growth of the Alliance within their specialist research portfolio and contribute to wider growth of research at Barwon Health and the University.
- Contribute to development and implementation of policies, processes, and systems to support efficient and high-quality clinical trial operations.
- Engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and funding bodies to promote and strengthen the Alliance.

Qualifications

- Be a fully qualified medical specialist with current AHPRA registration with no notations, reprimands, undertakings or conditions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification and meeting Barwon Health Principal Investigator and clinical credentialing criteria.
- Have proven experience in managing and leading clinical trial research and managing multi-stakeholder collaborations.
- Have a compelling vision for growing clinical trials capability and collaboration within their discipline and across the Alliance.

Application and Selection

For a comprehensive list of duties and selection criteria for the Senior Research Fellow or Associate Professor role, please review the position descriptions in the links below. Submit your updated resume, a short cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria for either Level C or Level D by clicking the Apply button.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, contact Peter Vuillermin, Chair in Medicine and Clinical Director of Research, Barwon Health at peter.vuillermin@deakin.edu.au.

Applications close on Monday 29 September 2025 at 11.55pm (AUS Eastern Standard Time).

Other

Advertised: 15 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that embraces differences. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and genders are encouraged.

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