Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator

UniSC Careers; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

EAP

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Job summary

UniSC Clinical Trials on the Sunshine Coast seeks a Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator to lead assigned trial teams, ensuring trials meet ICH/GCP, UniSC SOPs and regulatory standards. You will independently manage complex coordination activities with sound judgement and innovative problem-solving to achieve efficient outcomes.

This role requires travel to sites and an on-call or confinement roster, with the ability to work outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Science/Nursing/Bio Medical or equivalent with relevant clinical trial experience.
• Nurses must have current AHPRA registration and meet professional standards.
• Strong knowledge of ethics/regulatory affairs for clinical trials.
• Proficiency with databases/EDC and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned clinical trial teams and ensure trials meet ICH/GCP and UniSC SOPs.
• Collaborate with sponsors to monitor and complete trials on time.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

ICH/GCP knowledge

Regulatory expertise

Data entry and databases

Education

Health Science/Nursing/Bio Medical degree

AHPRA registration for Nurses

Tools

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

• UniSC Clinical Trials | Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast (NEW CLINIC)
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

You will lead and guide assigned clinical trial teams to ensure all trials are conducted to the highest quality standards, including ICH/GCP, UniSC CT SOPs, and applicable regulations. In this role, you will independently manage complex trial coordination activities, applying your expert knowledge of clinical research procedures, sound judgement, and innovative problem-solving skills to achieve outcomes efficiently and effectively.

Please note

This role requires flexibility to travel to different clinical trial sites as needed, and to work outside standard business hours to support confinement studies and other time-sensitive trial activities. You will also be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call or confinement roster.

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

You will

• apply clinical trial expertise to manage the implementation and conduct of clinical research, and designated clinical trial teams, in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UniSC CT’s standard operation procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations, rules and guidance; and
• collaborate with the CT’s team and sponsors to monitor and ensure the successful conduct and timely completion of clinical trials.

About you

You have strong expertise in ethics and regulatory frameworks, with solid knowledge of clinical research practices, ICH Good Clinical Practice, and relevant regulations. You’re proficient with databases, electronic data capture, and standard office software, and understand privacy principles for health information. You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

You will possess

• Completion of a degree in Health Science/Nursing/Bio Medical and extensive relevant experience as a Clinical Trial Coordinator/Research Nurse or similar, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training. Note: Registered Nurses must have current registration with AHPRA and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional standards;
• Demonstrated experience, expertise, and broad knowledge in ethics/regulatory affairs frameworks;
• Detailed knowledge of clinical research practices, including an understanding of the contractual and ethical obligations of clinical trials, and ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations;
• High level computing skills (including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing and spreadsheets);
• Sound understanding of privacy principals governing health information; and
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with peers, colleagues, and other team members.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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].

Position description: 494814_Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator.pdf

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 17 September 2026.

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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

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.

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.