District Clinical Trials Operational Lead - Site Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 24 February 2026 to 26 March 2027
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications
Remuneration: Health Service Manager level 3 : $66.69 - $75.76 per hour, Occupational Therapist level 6 : $73.58 - $75.41 per hour, Physiotherapist level 6: $73.58 - 75.41 per hour, Podiatrist level 6 : $73.58 - 75.41 per hour, Psychologist : $40.58 - $59.39 per hour, Social Worker level 6 : $73.58 - $75.41 per hour, Speech Pathologist level 6 : $ 73.58 - $75.41 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623782
Applications Close: Sunday 30 November 2025
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Helping Patients Regain Independence
Are you passionate about empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life?
At Southern NSW LDH our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and everyday activities. From helping patients regain mobility to adapting environments, your expertise will enable meaningful improvements in their lives.
Be part of something bigger—empower lives, support recovery, and grow your career in rural health.
Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Supporting our Community through Compassionate Care.
Are you dedicated to helping patients and their families navigate complex social and emotional challenges?
At Southern NSW LHD our Social Workers play a crucial role in providing holistic support—addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that impact patient health and recovery. You’ll work closely with medical teams to connect patients with resources and empower them during vulnerable times.
Join us to help build stronger, healthier communities through social support and advocacy.
Speech Pathologist – Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Healthcare
Looking to grow your career and make a genuine difference? Join Southern NSW LHD, where your skills as a Speech Pathologist will help people across all stages of life—from newborns to older adults—find their voice, improve their communication, and regain essential functions.
As part of a rural, multidisciplinary team, you’ll experience a rewarding mix of clinical work, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships in a setting where your expertise is truly valued.
Help voices be heard in our rural communities.
Join Our Team as a Psychologist – Make a Lasting Impact
Are you a compassionate and skilled Psychologist ready to contribute to holistic mental health care? At Southern NSW LHD we are committed to supporting the psychological wellbeing of our community through evidence-based practices and collaborative care
Make a difference. Grow your career. Support mental health.
Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At Southern NSW LHD we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today !
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
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Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
The Clinical Trials Coordinator/Operational Lead will have a role in the leadership and operation of the Southern Cluster Rural, Regional and Remote (R3) Clinical Trials Support Unit (CTSU), ensuring the Southern Cluster CTSU achieves its goals of improving equity of access to clinical trials and professionalising regional workforces to conduct high quality clinical trials.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualifications and current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (i.e Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Podiatrist) or eligibility for membership with the peak professional association (i.e Social Worker, Dietitian, Speech Pathologist).
- Proven, significant experience in health related research, coupled with extensive experience in the coordination of clinical trials.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and management support. Experience in the management of performance and professional development.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including highly developed negotiation and delegation skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate staff.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with specific clinical trials experience including managing databases.
- Expert level understanding and demonstrated compliance with good clinical practice, NSW Health (Australian) Privacy legislation as well as relevant national and international guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education to health professionals.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
