Clinical Trials Senior Finance Officer

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Level 5 (PN 68860)

Salary: $93,784 - $98,967 (Plus 11.5% Super)

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran

Section: Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit

Closing Date: 16th October 2025

What can we offer you:

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to discounted gym membership.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit (ROCTSU) provides support for the conduct of clinical trials and research programs and projects across Canberra Health Services (CHS). The ROCTSU provides support for the conduct of clinical research in Canberra Health facilities including but not limited to Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital, and community health facilities. The ROCTSU participates in local and national clinical trials and research programs and projects and has active trials in varying stages ranging from regulatory submissions to trial close out. The number of participants in each trial varies from 1 to over 1000. The ROCTSU supports programs and projects across all sponsor types including pharmaceutical industry, collaborative group and investigator initiated clinical trials projects and programs that are funded through grants. The ROCTSU works closely with the Research Ethics and Governance Office to ensure safe and high-quality trial conduct.

The Clinical Trials Senior Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the financial planning and initiation of clinical research projects within the Clinical Trials Unit at Canberra Hospital. The main responsibilities of the position include the preparation, review, and monitoring of clinical trial budgets, as well as assessing financial feasibility during the start-up phase. The role also contributes to the development of costing models and provides financial advice to investigators and stakeholders to ensure projects are established on a sustainable basis. Proficiency in the use of financial management systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools is essential to deliver accurate and timely information that supports effective negotiation and decision-making.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Start-Up Specialist and Clinical Trials Coordinators, this position plays a key role in bridging strategic and operational requirements. This includes liaising with sponsors, investigators, and partner organisations to clarify budgetary expectations, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and relevant regulations. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment to ensure trials are set up efficiently and sustainably.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for thePosition Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Chris Burton at or at

Job: General/Administrative

Salary Range: 93, ,967.00

Contact Name: Christopher Burton

Contact Email:

Closing Date: 16/Oct/2025, 7:59:00 AM