Senior Coordinator

About the role:

As a Coordinator, Clinical Research and Trials within Safer Care Victoria's newly formed Research, Strategy and Clinical Trials team, you will play a key role in providing leadership and delivery of high-quality, state-supported services that underpin Victoria's health and medical research sector. The coordinator will lead a small team fostering high-performance culture focused service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. They will oversee the team in delivering statewide services to support research and clinical trials, including ethics and guidance facilitation via Ethics Review Manager (ERM). These services are designed to ensure that Victoria remains a national leader in research, with a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes and system-wide improvement.

A critical aspect of this role is leading change management initiatives to support the continuous evolution of national health and medical research reforms which are currently underway through engagement with the implementation of National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF), the development of the National One Stop Shop (NOSS), and the establishment of the Human Research Ethic Committee (HREC) accreditation scheme. These reforms aim to streamline processes, enhance quality and consistency, and improve Australia's competitiveness as a destination for clinical research.

This role is ideal for experienced project professionals with a background in providing guidance for human research and clinical trials to guide policy implementation of national reforms and thrives in complexity and are passionate about driving meaningful change.

Key attributes for this role include excellent coordination, communication, writing, and stakeholder management skills, along with a personable approach to support and advise the clinical research and trials sector in a complex environment. The Coordinator will also be an integral part of a collaborative team, working together to achieve common goals and drive positive outcomes in clinical trials and research.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., public health, or health administration, clinical/medical research, clinical trials) and/or equivalent including knowledge of national reforms in clinical research and trials (e.g., National Clinical Trials Governance Framework)
• Relevant communications and promotional experience are highly desirable.
• Project Management qualifications and/or relevant experience are highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a clinical research and/or trials environment in the health services sector is required.
• Demonstrated experience in framework and guidance implementation.
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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