Clinical Research Assistant - Research at Icon Oncology Group, Wesley

Icon Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Icon Oncology Group is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the delivery of oncology and haematology clinical trials at the Wesley site. You will assist with participant visit preparation, sample handling, document management and collaboration with coordinators, investigators and laboratory staff.

The role focuses on Good Clinical Practice compliance, trial logistics and contributing to high-quality study delivery while offering opportunities to develop oncology-specific experience

Qualifications

• Undergrad in health sciences, nursing or allied health, or currently enrolled in one.
• Excellent organisation and time management capabilities.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of clinical trials at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley.
• Prepare for participant visits and manage trial materials.
• Assist with laboratory processes and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain investigator site files and essential documents per Good Clinical Practice.
• Support source data collection and trial monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with clinicians, nurses and monitors to ensure timely study delivery.
• Travel between clinics to support cross-site activities if required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Health sciences / nursing or allied health undergrad

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant - Research at Icon Oncology Group, Wesley

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Join a team at the forefront of cancer research

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join our clinical trials team at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley. In this role, you'll support the delivery of innovative medical oncology and haematology studies, including early phase clinical trials, within a collaborative and experienced research unit.

Working alongside Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators, pharmacists, oncology nurses and governance professionals, you'll provide practical and administrative support that helps trials run safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a health science, nursing or allied health background who is interested in building a career in clinical research. If you're organised, detail-focused and motivated by work that helps give patients access to new treatment options, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Icon Oncology Group?

Work on studies that matter

Support oncology and haematology research that contributes to new treatment options and improved care for patients.

Gain exposure to early phase clinical trials

Build practical experience supporting complex and innovative studies, in medical oncology and haematology.

Build your career

Access structured training, ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within a growing national research network.

Join a collaborative team

Work alongside experienced coordinators, investigators, pharmacists, oncology nurses and research professionals who are committed to high-quality clinical trials.

Enjoy a better work-life balance

Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday role, approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with no regular weekend work.

About the Role

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley. You will help prepare for participant visits, manage trial materials and documentation, support laboratory processes and assist the broader research team to meet protocol, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.

• Collecting, processing and dispatching samples and other materials required by clinical trial protocols
• Preparing and maintaining clinical trial laboratory kits, supplies and samples
• Preparing participant visit requirements and assisting with appointment scheduling
• Liaising with external hospitals and healthcare providers to obtain tissue, pathology or medical information
• Supporting Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators with trial administration and documentation
• Preparing trial documentation for investigator review and sign-off
• Maintaining investigator site files and essential documents in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
• Supporting the attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate and complete collection of source data
• Working with study monitors and facilitating on-site and remote monitoring activities
• Occasionally travelling between clinics to support cross-site research activity as required

About You

We're keen to hear from applicants who bring:

• A relevant undergraduate qualification in health sciences, nursing or an allied health field, or current enrolment in one of these qualifications
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and databases
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine interest in oncology, haematology and clinical research
• Experience in pathology or laboratory processing is highly regarded but not essential for the right candidate.

What Success Looks Like

• Build confidence supporting the day-to-day delivery of oncology and haematology clinical trials
• Develop practical capability in clinical trial sample handling, documentation and participant visit preparation
• Build effective relationships with coordinators, investigators, monitors and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to accurate, timely and high-quality study delivery
• Become a valued member of a supportive research team helping advance cancer care

About Researchat Icon Oncology Group

Icon Oncology Group’s Research team deliver world-class clinical trials across a growing network of sites throughout Australia and internationally. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration and excellence in research.

Every trial represents an opportunity to bring new treatment options to patients and contribute to the future of cancer care.

Excited to Join Us?

If you're looking for an opportunity to begin or grow your career in clinical research, develop specialist oncology experience and be part of a supportive and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about Research at Icon Oncology Group & our South Brisbane Centre

https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/research/

https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/southbrisbane/

https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/research/ impact/annual-research-reports/

https://iconcancercentre.com.au/research/find-a-trial/

Pre-employment Health Requirement

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.