KOALA Clinical Trials Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 06 September with possibility of contract extension)

Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602748

Location: Randwick

Applications close: Midnight on 15 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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The Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Trials (KOALA) team is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger - advance childhood cancer care through world-class clinical research

Contribute your skillset and passion to the national/international coordination of precision medicine and early phase clinical trials for childhood cancer as a Clinical Trial Assistant.

We will be moving to the Minderoo Comprehensive Cancer Centre in late 2025. The MCCCC is Australia's first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children. We invite you to apply to join our dynamic and focused team.

What you'll be doing

The KOALA Clinical Trials Assistant works within the Kids Oncology and Leukaemia (KOALA) Team. KOALA is a specialist early phase and precision medicine National/International Coordinating Centre for paediatric oncology trials.

This role involves providing assistance and support in the maintenance of the day-to-day clinical trials and research activities associated with childhood cancers and blood disorders.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has relevant experience or background within a healthcare and/or science setting
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and to exercise basic problem-solving skills with reference to established methods and procedures
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work demands and achieve deadlines

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

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Child Safe Standards

SCHN 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Eligibility List

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Further Contacts and Support

Please contact Laura Mitchell on if you have any questions about this role.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Wayne Dargan on

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