National Clinical Research Associate - REQ594316
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 31 August 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ594316
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 August 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
The Kids Oncology and Leukaemia Trials (KOALA) team is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger - advance childhood cancer care through world-class clinical research! Contribute your skillset and passion to the national/international coordination of precision medicine and early phase clinical trials for childhood cancer. We will be moving to the Minderoo Comprehensive Cancer Centre in late 2025. The MCCCC is Australia’s first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children.
We invite you to apply to join our dynamic and focused team!
What you'll be doing
KOALA is seeking an experienced National Clinical Research Associate to join a team responsible for the development and management of multi-centre, collaborative and investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials across ANZ, and potentially overseas.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and must be able to liaise effectively with a large multidisciplinary team including molecular oncologists, bioinformaticians and site staff. Planning and analytical skills, together with the ability to work to strict deadlines while managing various project demands, will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging for tax savings
Meal entertainment savings
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Passport
Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
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Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mitchell on laura.mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
