Clinical Research Fellow Respiratory Medicine

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

Your Role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

We are searching for a versatile and innovative Clinical Research Fellow to join the Research team. You will be a medical doctor able to provide a high level clinical and research service for a 12-month period from February 2026. As a mixed clinical and research position, this is a unique opportunity to receive high quality training from some of Perth's leading specialists in respiratory and oncology research while providing clinical support to the junior doctor cohort.

The Position

• Participate in the development and conduct of clinical research in respiratory medicine / respiratory oncology
• Participate in the conduct of clinical trials as a sub-investigator or co-investigator (as appropriate), and to liaise with the principal investigator when required.
• Involvement in the multidisciplinary management of patients, including consultation requests for Allied Health and other medical specialties and nurse case managers.
• Contribute to all aspects of clinical care of patients who are admitted to hospital; commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite.
• Participate in MER calls.
• Provide clinical supervision and teaching as required, and assist in the professional development of junior medical doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement initiative

You will have General Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) with at least three years post graduate experience.

You will have a proven interest in clinical research and a desire to improve your research skills with strong planning and communication skills

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements $120,492 to $149,420 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Fixed-term full-time role
• Green travel allowance - if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries about this position, please contact Andrew Dyer, Medical Workforce Officer

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviewsconducted regularly - so apply today

Job Closes - 6 November 2025