Finance, Contracts & Project Manager Level 1 - Clinical Trials Unit MNCCI - Coff

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District in Coffs Harbour NSW is seeking a Finance, Contracts & Projects Manager Level 1 to lead financial and contractual management for a portfolio of cancer clinical trials. This temporary part-time role focuses on budget control, contracting, financial reporting, and process improvement to support the Unit's growth.

You will work with investigators, sponsors and teams, requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, business, contract management or a related field.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confidence learning and administering digital systems and databases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research or regulated environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and contractual management of a diverse clinical trials portfolio.
• Ensure studies are financially sustainable, compliant and delivered.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, financial reporting and business improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors and research teams to support growth of the Unit.

Skills

Finance

Budgeting

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Finance, Contracts & Project Manager Level 1 - Clinical Trials Unit MNCCI - Coff

Mid North Coast Local Health District – Coffs Harbour NSW

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

About the Role

Join a growing Clinical Trials Unit delivering innovative cancer research to our community. As Finance, Contracts & Projects Manager, you will lead the financial and contractual management of a diverse clinical trials portfolio, ensuring studies are financially sustainable, compliant and successfully delivered.

Working closely with investigators, sponsors and research teams, you will oversee budgets, contracts, financial reporting and business improvement initiatives that support the ongoing growth of the Unit.

About You

You are a finance, business or contract management professional with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. You enjoy solving problems, building relationships and using data to drive better decisions.

You will bring:

• Experience in finance, business, contract management or a related field.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confidence learning and administering digital systems and databases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Experience in healthcare, clinical research or regulated environments is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and expanding cancer clinical trials service.
• Contribute to cancer research that improves outcomes for regional patients.
• Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Drive innovation, business improvement and strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who wants to combine finance, contracts and project management with meaningful work that makes a difference to patient care and research.

Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

For role related queries or questions contact Kaarin Goeldner on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (until 05.10.2029)

Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration:$91,326 - $121,497

Hours Per Week:24

Requisition ID:REQ701272

Applications Close:5th November 2026