Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator

UniSC Careers; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Professional development

Modern facilities

Career pathways

Job summary

UniSC Clinical Trials Centre at UniSC Sippy Downs/Brisbane sites is hiring a Contracts Administrator to support review, negotiation and finalisation of clinical trial agreements. You will coordinate approvals, perform due diligence, and maintain contract templates while working with internal teams and external partners.

You will possess a degree or diploma with relevant experience, strong ICH GCP knowledge, and excellent written communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree, or an associate diploma with at least two years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and experience.
• Sound knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong attention to detail.
• A sound understanding of privacy principles governing health information.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High-level digital literacy, including experience using databases and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage documentation, workflows and competing priorities accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triage of clinical trial contracts and agreements to assess due diligence requirements and support administrative contract management.
• Support governance and administration of contracts from initial negotiation with external partners through to execution.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to finalise contracts, facilitate approvals and circulate documents for execution using Adobe Sign.
• Perform due diligence reviews of contracts and coordinate reviews by UniSC Legal where appropriate.
• Support researchers and stakeholders to understand contractual milestones and requirements.
• Collaborate with teams across Business Development, Finance and Project Management, sponsors, CROs and vendors to support contractual processes.
• Maintain the UniSC Clinical Trials contract template library and liaise with UniSC Legal on template updates.

Skills

Written communication

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Teamwork

Education

Degree or assoc diploma

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC Southbank, Brisbane
• Level 5, $54.75 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

UniSC Clinical Trials builds the region’s collective clinical research capacity and delivers innovative and regionally relevant research in collaboration with healthcare professionals, industry partners and research stakeholders. The Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator contributes to this mission by providing administrative and governance support for the review, negotiation and finalisation of contracts and agreements that underpin high-quality clinical research across UniSC’s clinical trials network.

Join UniSC and contribute to a university committed to transforming lives through learning, knowledge and meaningful community impact. In this role, you will assist with the review, negotiation and finalisation of clinical trial agreements, working closely with internal teams and external partners to support efficient, compliant and well-governed clinical trial activities.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• assist in the triage of clinical trial contracts and agreements to assess due diligence requirements and support administrative contract management;
• support the governance and administration of clinical trial contracts and agreements from initial negotiation with external partners through to execution;
• provide comprehensive administrative support to finalise contracts and agreements, facilitate internal approvals and circulate documentation for execution using the Adobe Sign electronic signature platform;
• perform due diligence reviews of contracts and agreements and, where appropriate, coordinate requests for review by UniSC Legal;
• support researchers and internal stakeholders to understand contractual milestones, key obligations and internal requirements;
• work collaboratively with teams across Business Development, Finance and Project Management, as well as sponsors, contract research organisations and third-party vendors, to support contractual processes and timely clinical trial establishment; and
• support the maintenance of the UniSC Clinical Trials contract template library, including liaising with UniSC Legal regarding updates to templates as required.

About you

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator with strong written communication skills and an interest in supporting clinical research. You are comfortable managing complex documentation, coordinating approval workflows and working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

You bring sound judgement, strong digital literacy and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively and can contribute to efficient, compliant and well-managed contractual processes within a busy clinical trials environment.

You will possess:

• Completion of a degree, or an associate diploma with at least two years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and experience;
• Sound knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong attention to detail;
• A sound understanding of privacy principles governing health information;
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• High-level digital literacy, including experience using databases and Microsoft Word and Excel; and
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage documentation, workflows and competing priorities accurately and efficiently.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Alishia Ballintine
Senior Manager, Legal and Compliance, UniSC Clinical Trials
Email: [e-mail]

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.