Research Coordinator/Trial Coordinator 1

4 days ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia Murdoch Children's Research Institute Full time $73,151 - $79,881 per year

Parkville | Full Time (5 days/week) | 12-Month Contract

$73,151 - $79,681 per annum + super

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about medical research and ready to play a pivotal role in advancing antimicrobial studies? The Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is looking for a Clinical Trials Coordinator to join our dynamic Antimicrobials Group under the leadership of A/Prof Amanda Gwee.

This is an exciting chance to support and lead innovative research projects that span national and international sites. You'll coordinate studies, manage budgets, support grant applications, and ensure smooth project delivery.

Your key responsibilities include:

Develop protocols, ethics applications & study reports

Create study materials & deliver training sessions

Oversee sample collection & compliance with SOPs

Lead research meetings and supervise staff/students

Contribute to grant writing and progress reporting

What we need from you:

Degree or Honours in Science (or related field), or equivalent experience

Proven skills in research project coordination & data management

Experience with clinical research planning & compliance

Strong team leadership & communication abilities

What's in it for you?

Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases

Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute

Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume only – no need to address key selection criteria.

Questions? Contact A/Prof Amanda Gwee at

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

View the Position Description Here

Applications close: 26 September 2025 AEDT

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