Trial Manager

Role type: Part-time, Fixed Term until 30/6/2027

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Salary: $85,555 - $116,094 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super

• Manage impactful mental health trials / Collaborate with leading researchers.
• Apply now to drive innovative mental health research and shape the future of community well-being.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Trial Manager, you'll play a crucial role in coordinating uncontrolled pilot and clinical, randomised controlled trials. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge mental health training programs, liaising with researchers, organisations, and schools across Victoria. This role offers you the chance to develop expertise in research administration, contribute to scientific publications, and directly impact mental health outcomes in diverse communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Research Trials: Manage trial registration, ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and adherence to research protocols for mental health training programs.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Liaise with Chief Investigators, research teams, host organisations, and Community Advisory Boards to ensure smooth trial operations.
• Manage Data and Reporting: Support data collection, prepare datasets for analysis, and contribute to progress reports and scientific papers.
• Support Education Initiatives: Assist in supervising graduate students and contribute to lectures on mental health research.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated graduate with excellent communication skills, experience in social sciences or trials research, and a strong interest in mental health and research administration.

You may also:

Hold an Honours or Masters degree in health, medical research, mental health, social sciences, public health, or education.

Have experience in coordinating complex research programs and understanding of randomised controlled trials.

Possess strong data management skills and proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS or Stata.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Have experience with ethics applications and a willingness to travel for research purposes.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH) is committed to building a healthier, more equitable world. With a focus on improving Indigenous health outcomes and public health globally, we strive to develop innovative leaders and conduct impactful research to address current real-world challenges.

The Centre for Health Equity (CHE) aims to be a catalyst for dismantling systemic barriers and redistributing power in order to achieve health equity. CHE consolidates our School's social, behavioural and public health expertise into a single, world-class Centre. We create and exchange knowledge that fosters health equity. Our high quality research informs policy and practice, promotes health, and improves lives in Australia and beyond. Our aim is for everyone to have the same opportunities for a healthy life.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

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If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Monday 29 July 2025. Please note: the system automatically closes the advert at 12:01 AM on the closing date, so we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

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