Quality Manager

• Role title: Quality Manager – Clinical Trials

• Role type: Max-term, Full-time (2 Years)

• Role grade: Health Service Manager Level 2

• Department and location: Applied Medical Research, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $109,857 - $ 129,624 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Lead and ensure the quality, regulatory compliance, and ICH-GCP adherence of clinical trial monitoring and site operations.

• Oversee site readiness for audits and inspections, including risk assessments and implementation of mitigation strategies.

• Manage all aspects of site research activities, including trial timelines, data quality, investigational product handling, and staff training.

• Drive operational excellence by developing policies, reviewing incidents, supporting accreditation, and advising on study budgets and processes.

• Provide strategic leadership in clinical research planning and execution, ensuring high standards of governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
   

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in life sciences, allied health, clinical research, or business/health administration, with post-graduate training or equivalent experience in clinical trials, research coordination, or biostatistics.

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in clinical research, including demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, motivate teams, and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

• Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely reporting and apply robust analytical and financial management skills within a clinical trial or research setting.

• Deep understanding of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), regulatory and ethical guidelines (e.g. TGA CTN, FDA, ISO14155), with experience in training staff and using clinical trial management systems and hospital IT tools.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based within Applied Medical Research, a joint facility of St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 23 September 2025. Screening for this position will take place throughout the advertising period, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the 'About you' above, highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information, please contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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