Clinical Research Associate (KOALA)

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entitlements

ACDOs

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (KOALA) is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to coordinate precision medicine and early-phase trials for children with cancer. The role is based in Randwick within the KOALA team at MCCC, supporting national and international trial coordination and research activities.

You will contribute to trial governance, data collection and collaboration with clinical and research colleagues to drive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research coordination or trial management in paediatric settings.
• Knowledge of precision medicine and early-phase trials for children with cancer is desirable.
• Ability to work across national and international trial coordination teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate national and international trial activities for KOALA.
• Contribute to data collection, regulatory documentation and trial governance.
• Collaborate with clinical, research and data teams to optimize trial delivery.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Clinical trial systems

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to 25 November 2027
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration:91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701847
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 26 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Butcher on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

The Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Trials (KOALA) team is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger - advancing childhood cancer care through world-class clinical research. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Clinical Research Associate to contribute to the national and international coordination of precision medicine and early phase clinical trials for children with cancer. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of innovation while making a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and families. KOALA is based at the brand new Minderoo Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCC) in Randwick - a state-of-the-art facility and Australia’s first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children, bringing together research and clinical care in a world-class environment. We invite you to apply and join our collaborative, welcoming, and high-performing team, where innovation, excellence, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children with cancer drive everything we do.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.