Clinical Research Officer

_Make a difference in cancer research as a Clinical Research Officer, contributing to groundbreaking trials and enhancing patient care at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District_
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$84,436 - $112,331 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Full Time until Sunday 29 October 2028** |**Illawarra Cancer Care Centre (ICCC) |**REQ617026 **| Grade**: Health Manager Level 1 **|** **Applications close**: 20 November 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

As a Clinical Research Officer at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Cancer Services trial and research portfolio. Your responsibilities will encompass the development, preparation, submission, and ongoing management of essential research documentation, as well as overseeing study feasibility, start-up, close-out, and archiving activities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will leverage your comprehensive understanding of health service delivery and the research regulatory environment to support the Clinical Trials Manager in all trial administration activities.

Additionally, you will be responsible for research data management and study coordination, ensuring that our clinical trials are conducted efficiently and in compliance with all regulations. If you are passionate about advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Tertiary qualification at a graduate level in a health or science discipline or equivalent research/trial experience.
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the _Child Safe Standards._ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

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