Clinical Data Systems Coordinator

University of Sydney; Gloucester; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Clinical Data Systems Coordinator to support the design, development, testing and maintenance of clinical data systems for trials. Based at Chris O’Brien LifeHouse with a hybrid working arrangement, the role focuses on delivering reliable data capture and study support.

You will collaborate with researchers, clinicians and project teams to ensure high-quality data systems across multiple projects, with a strong emphasis on data quality, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated, extensive experience working with REDCap.
• Experience with other clinical data systems is welcome but not required.
• Experience supporting study development within a clinical research environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test clinical data systems for clinical trials including data entry forms and validation rules.
• Collaborate with project managers, clinical data managers, clinicians, biostatisticians to deliver study requirements for data systems in production environments.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures and testing plans.
• Provide user support and training to clinical research staff.
• Ensure systems comply with relevant regulations and SOPs.

Skills

REDCap

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality

Documentation

Training and user support

Job description

Casual opportunity supporting the delivery of clinical trial data systems within a leading clinical research environment. Based at Chris O’Brien LifeHouse with a hybrid working arrangement. HEO 7, $80.18 per hour plus 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Data Systems Coordinator to join a collaborative team supporting the delivery of clinical trials. Working within a specialist clinical trials environment, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing and maintenance of clinical data systems that support high-quality clinical research. You will work closely with researchers, clinicians and project teams to support study development activities and the successful delivery of clinical data systems across a range of projects.

Key responsibilities

• designing, developing and testing clinical data systems for clinical trials, including data entry forms and validation rules
• collaborating with project managers, clinical data managers, clinicians, biostatisticians and other stakeholders to deliver study requirements supporting the implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of clinical data systems in production environments
• developing and maintaining documentation, procedures and testing plans
• providing user support and training to clinical research staff
• ensuring systems and processes comply with relevant regulations, guidelines and operating procedures

About you

• demonstrated, extensive experience working with REDCap,
• experience with other clinical data systems is welcome but not a requirement
• experience supporting the study development process within a clinical research or clinical trials environment
• strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• experience providing user support, training and troubleshooting for data systems
• proven ability to quickly fit into a new work environment and deliver tangible outputs

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 11:59 PM