Research Coordinator

University of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daily hours

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Part-time Research Coordinator to support a school-based clinical trial within a national health research program. The role offers flexible daily hours, hybrid work options, and a pro-rata base salary with superannuation, aligned to a 0.8 FTE arrangement.

Based in Sydney, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate ethics, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and trial logistics across schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications, with qualifications in health or a related discipline highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience working within a research or clinical trial environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including schools, families, and healthcare providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality documentation.
• Experience using research databases, with REDCap experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• PhD opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the set-up of the clinical trial in collaboration with the broader research team and national multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage ethics submissions and governance approvals across multiple institutions.
• Coordinate the development of study documentation and parent- and child-facing materials.
• Coordinate research activities, scheduling and bookings with participating schools and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Support research operations, including research contracts, service agreements, and trial logistics.
• Maintain accurate study records and databases to support trial delivery and reporting.
• Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding and training activities as required.
• Liaise with research partners, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders to support trial delivery.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

GCP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Initiative

PhD opportunity

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health or related discipline

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Part‑time (0.8 FTE; 28 hours/week) 12‑month opportunity for an organised Research Coordinator

Base Salary $107,312 p.a. (pro‑rata) + 17% superannuation Flexible working arrangements, including flexible daily hours (e.g. school hours) and hybrid work options available.

About the opportunity

As the Research Coordinator, you will provide critical support to the development of a new school‑based clinical trial within the Australian Type 1 Diabetes National Screening Research Program, a landmark public health research initiative for children. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Manager and research team at the Charles Perkins Centre, as well as a national multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians and stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating the roll‑out of the new School Screen: Australian School Screening Program clinical trial, including operational planning, ongoing ethics and grant reporting and coordination activities to support research participation across schools and community settings.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark national screening initiative that aims to transform the early detection and care of type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease in Australia. You will join a collaborative research team delivering an impactful program for children and families, with flexibility to work reduced daily hours plus remotely and/or on campus as desired.

Key responsibilities

• Project manage the set‑up of the clinical trial in collaboration with the broader research team and national multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Prepare and manage ethics submissions and governance approvals across multiple institutions
• Coordinate the development of study documentation and parent‑ and child‑facing materials
• Coordinate research activities, scheduling and bookings with participating schools and community partners
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Support research operations, including research contracts, service agreements, and trial logistics
• Maintain accurate study records and databases to support trial delivery and reporting
• Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding and training activities as required
• liaise with research partners, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders to support trial delivery.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications, with qualifications in health or a related discipline highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience working within a research or clinical trial environment
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including schools, families, and healthcare providers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high‑quality documentation
• Experience using research databases, with REDCap experience highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• PhD opportunity

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre‑employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‑employment or background checks required for the role in a manner satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender‑Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender‑based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child‑related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications Close Tuesday 03 November 2026 11:59 PM

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