Director Clinical Trials (Health Manager Lvl 5) - Perm Ft

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Extra day off

Work-life balance

Flexible hours

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Director of Clinical Trials (Health Manager Level 5) to provide district-wide strategic leadership for clinical trials and drive growth, governance, and accreditation readiness. The role focuses on embedding trials in routine care, building partnerships with researchers, universities and industry, and ensuring high-quality, compliant operations.

The successful candidate will oversee a centralised trials coordination hub, performance

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior experience in clinical trials.
• Experience leading governance, quality and compliance across a large organisation.
• Ability to build multiple complex partnerships to advance clinical trials outcomes.
• Experience leading and developing teams in clinical trials/health environments.
• Proven track record in strategic clinical trials growth across a complex system.

Responsibilities

• Provide LHD-wide strategic and operational leadership for clinical trials.
• Develop and implement the SWSLHD Research Strategic Plan for Clinical Trials.
• Strengthen governance and accreditation readiness under the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
• Embed clinical trials as a core component of routine healthcare delivery.
• Lead centralised clinical trials coordination hub and district-wide performance oversight.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical trials governance

Quality & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or senior experience in clinical trials

Tertiary qualifications in health/medicine/science

Job description

Director Clinical Trials (Health Manager Lvl 5) - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District – Liverpool NSW

Requisition ID: REQ697714
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weeks
Remuneration: $180,279.00 - $201,662.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Research Directorate, Eastern Campus, Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 25/10/2026
Contact: Sian Bryant on 02 8738 6*** | **************@health.nsw.gov.au

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
This is a unique opportunity to provide LHD-wide strategic and operational leadership for clinical trials and drive the growth, coordination and continuous improvement of clinical trials activity across South Western Sydney Local Health District. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the SWSLHD Research Strategic Plan as it relates to Clinical Trials, strengthening governance and accreditation readiness under the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework, and embedding clinical trials as a core component of routine healthcare delivery. Through leadership of a centralised clinical trials coordination hub, capability building initiatives and district-wide performance oversight, this position will help improve access to innovative therapies and enhance patient‑centred outcomes across the District.

Working closely with the District Director, Strategy, Planning & Research, Director Research & Partnerships, senior clinicians, researchers, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, universities, NSW Health and industry partners, this role will strengthen clinical trials operations, financial sustainability, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and portfolio growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strategic partnerships, attracting sponsors and researchers, advancing multidisciplinary workforce capability, and enhancing the national and international profile of SWSLHD-led clinical trials.

Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will bring significant sector experience, system-level leadership and a deep understanding of clinical trials governance, accreditation, corporate governance, quality and compliance requirements. They will demonstrate strong strategic and analytical capabilities, people leadership skills and experience leading complex programs, services or initiatives within a large and diverse healthcare environment. An understanding of the health system and the ability to navigate competing priorities while maintaining a focus on performance, risk management and service excellence will be highly valued.

Success in this role will require exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across clinical, research, academic, government and industry sectors. The successful candidate will be committed to strengthening clinical trials capability, improving performance and participation, supporting workforce development and driving sustainable growth of the clinical trials portfolio in line with local and NSW Health priorities, while delivering meaningful impact for patients, staff and the broader community.

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, medical, nursing, allied health, science or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior experience in clinical trials.
• Provide an example of how you have led and strengthened clinical trials governance, quality and compliance across a large or complex organisation.
• Describe a situation where you successfully built and maintained multiple complex, trusted partnerships to advance clinical trials outcomes.
• Describe your experience leading and developing teams in a clinical trials and/or health environment.
• Provide an example of a time when you led and implemented strategic clinical trials growth and activity across a complex system or organisation.

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

Applicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)