Clinical Research Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 1 June 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 87813 - 116824 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657447
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mitchell on laura.mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
The Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Trials (KOALA) team offers an exciting opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful - advancing childhood cancer care through world‑class clinical research. We are seeking a passionate, organised and motivated Clinical Research Officer to coordinate national research projects led by the Kids Cancer Centre, contributing to improved understanding and outcomes for children with cancer. In this role, you will work closely with clinicians, researchers, and external stakeholders while supporting high‑quality, ethically sound clinical research. As a Clinical Research Officer, you will: Coordinate and support multi‑centre, national research projects Drive stakeholder engagement across clinical, research, and operational teams Develop project documentation, study materials, and standard operating procedures Manage ethics submissions and ongoing governance requirements Contribute to high‑impact research that directly benefits children and families This position provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of paediatric oncology research within a collaborative and highly skilled team. About KOALA and the Kids Cancer Centre The KOALA team is embedded within the Kids Cancer Centre and is now based at the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC). The MCCCC is a state‑of‑the‑art facility and Australia’s first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children, integrating clinical care and research in a world‑class environment. Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a dynamic, supportive, and purpose‑driven team, with access to excellent employee benefits, including: Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment benefits Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full‑time employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible work practice opportunities in line with the SCHN Flexible Work Policy If you’re driven by impact, collaboration, and innovation - and want your work to make a real difference - we encourage you to apply and become part of the KOALA team.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in clinical research and data analysis, ideally within a health-related field, or a combination of both.
- Effective statistical analysis skills and use of statistical software e.g., Stata, R, SAS, etc.
- Highly proficient in computer programs including MS Office, with advanced MS Excel skills and experience with managing multiple databases
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build successful working relationships with all levels of staff, management and collaborators.
- Excellent organisational, and time management skills and ability to prioritise to manage competing priorities.
- Capacity to work well in a team under minimal supervision, and willingness to contribute to broader research projects across the KCC.
- Demonstrated success conducting research activities with minimal supervision, with identifiable research output.
- Familiarity with research data governance and human research ethics principles and their application to the analysis of data.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
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