Clinical Trials Coordinator

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator to join the research team on a full-time 12-month contract in Adelaide. You will own day-to-day trial activities, manage databases and finances, and support regulatory compliance across multiple studies.

You will bring haematology/oncology experience, venepuncture skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach, contributing to publications and data presentations within SALHN's governance framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in haematology or oncology settings with clinical trials exposure.
• Competent in venepuncture and processing of biological samples.
• Experience in multidisciplinary hospital teams and patient-centred care.
• Strong written and verbal communication for sponsors, staff and participants.
• Bachelor level degree in Applied Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of allocated clinical trials.
• Manage patient and trial databases and trial finances.
• Support trial-related regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Contribute to data analysis and reporting for publications.
• Engage in activities to grow the unit's research profile.

Skills

Haematology/Oncology experience

Venepuncture

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Applied Science or equivalent

Job description

Job no: 953982
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical, Public Health, Research

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Bedford Park - Haematology Clinical Trials
• Salary $73,533.00 - $89,764.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) MES1
• Salary$94,769.00 -116,840.00 p.a (Pro Rata) MES2
• Full Time | 12 month contracts on offer with the possibility of extension

Join SALHN as our next Clinical Trials Coordinator

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) are looking for a Clinical Trials Coordinator to join their research team on a full-time 12 month contract. You'll take day-to-day ownership of allocated clinical trials - managing patient and trial databases, supporting trial-related finances, and performing a range of scientific and clinical research tasks that keep studies running smoothly and to protocol.

About the role:

• Draw on your scientific expertise to analyse, interpret, and report clinical trial data with accuracy and rigour - Delivering findings and statistics to the Clinical Trials Unit Director and other relevant parties in a timely and meaningful way
• Coordinate and prioritise the clinical needs of trial participants across multiple active studies, ensuring their care requirements are met in a way that is consistent with SALHN's Integrated Governance and Consumer Engagement frameworks.
• Coordinate allocated research studies from activation to close-out stages, including research management and administrative tasks under minimum guidance of HRM and Senior Study coordinator
• Play an active role in advancing the unit's research profile by contributing to the preparation of data for publication, supporting the writing and submission of research papers, and presenting findings at both internal team forums and external meetings of scientific relevance
• Engage in research and development projects relevant to the Clinical Trials Unit, participating in activities that deepen your scientific capabilities and contribute to the ongoing growth and quality of the services the unit provides

About you:

• You bring previous experience in a haematology or oncology setting and have developed practical, hands-on knowledge of clinical trials processes - from participant recruitment and protocol adherence through to data management and regulatory compliance
• You are competent in venepuncture and the processing of biological specimens, including bloods, and are comfortable performing these tasks as a routine part of supporting trial participant care within a clinical environment
• Experience in working as a part of complex multidisciplinary team structures in a hospital setting. And have contributed meaningfully to team-based patient care, understanding how coordinated clinical and research efforts translate into better outcomes for participants
• You communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal forms, whether corresponding with sponsors, preparing trial documentation or engaging with clinical staff and participants - You will bring the analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• A Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, Science, or equivalent is required for this role

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a MES1 or MES2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Ali Morshed , Haematology Research Manager , [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Sunday 15th November 2026

Attachments:

• 953982 Clinical Trials Coordinator MeS1 - Role Description
• 953982 Clinical Trials Coordinator MeS2 - Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 953982