Expression of interest - Clinical Research Coordinator

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; United States; Remote; AUD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical trials organization is seeking dedicated Clinical Research Coordinators to manage and execute clinical trials focused on ocular conditions. The role involves coordinating trial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a tertiary qualification in Orthoptics or Optometry and extensive experience in clinical research. Join a supportive team that values career development and innovation.

Benefits

Family-friendly workplace with flexible working

Generous salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leave loading of 17.5%

Weekly fruit boxes in the office

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing and coordinating clinical trials.
• High level interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trial activities from initiation to close-out.
• Conduct patient assessments as required by protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Solutions-oriented Approach

Education

Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics/Optometry

Job description

Expression of interest - Clinical Research Coordinator

Job No:CERA1426

Location:East Melbourne

• Multiple roles with staggered commencement
• Salary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 5 - 6 $81,638 - $102,502 plus super
• Generous salary packaging options available

About Cerulea
Cerulea Clinical Trials delivers ophthalmic clinical trials for Australian and international biopharmaceutical and medtech companies and is the home of investigator-initiated studies for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

We are a fully owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of CERA and share its vision of a world free from vision loss and blindness. We are committed to delivering the best clinical trial experience for participants, clinicians, and sponsors for discoveries that will become therapies on world markets.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website .

The role
Cerulea is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator’s to join our Clinical Trials Research Centre. This role is integral to the successful management and execution of clinical trials and research projects, both Sponsored and Investigator initiated, focused on exploring treatments for a diverse array of ocular conditions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and manage clinical trial activities from initiation through to close-out, ensuring timelines and milestones are met
• Coordinate designated clinical trials, including meeting Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Research Governance Office (RGO) and Sponsor requirements
• Conduct patient assessments as required by protocols, including subjective refractions, best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans, colour fundus photographs, perimetry and measurement of vital signs and other assessments that may as required by trial protocol.
• Track and report on trial budgets, including invoicing for payments as necessary.
• Assist other Cerulea staff in conducting and coordinating Sponsored clinical trials and Investigator Initiated research projects.
• Collect and prepare human samples (blood, urine and skin) with provided training.
• Assist in patient identification, recruitment and scheduling of trials/appointments.
• Collect and enter study data onto hard copy and/or electronic Case Report Forms in accordance with protocol requirements in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with study investigators, sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all trial activities are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

We will be drawing from this recruitment pool to fill immediate and upcoming vacancies over the coming months.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics/Optometry and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board/AHPRA (highly regarded)
• Extensive experience in the field of clinical research, particularly in managing and coordinating clinical trials, adhering to regulatory requirements, and ensuring high-quality patient care and data management
• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of patients, ensuring effective and compassionate communication and care
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while remaining flexible and focused
• A solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade.

To learn more about our work, please visit ourwebsite .

Employee benefits

• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
• Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
• Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Weekly fruit boxes in the office.

How to apply
Submit a current resume and cover letter that details your interest and suitability for the role. For more information about the role, please contact [e-mail] .

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team .

This is a pooled recruitment process. This ad will remain open for an extended period and we will accept applications throughout that time. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

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