Staff Specialist - Medical Lead - Clinical Trials (Apply via eCredential)
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- REQ583818 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Applications Close: Sunday 27 July 2025
Staff Specialist - Medical Lead - Clinical Trials
Location Negotiable (within MLHD)
Apply via eCredential here!
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
About the Opportunity
In this pivotal leadership role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Shape the strategic direction of clinical trials across MLHD and the Southern Cluster.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, accessible clinical trials.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to expand research capacity in rural and regional NSW.
- Promote equity in clinical trial access and professionalise the research workforce.
- Represent MLHD and the Southern Cluster in key forums and initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
- Is eligible for appointment as a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning experience in a public health setting.
- Has a proven track record in clinical trial governance and operations, particularly in rural or regional contexts.
- Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
- Holds a current NSW Class C driver’s licence and is willing to travel.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Learn more about MLHD Careers: https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers
- Please contact Barbara Taylor, Director - Research at barbara.taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for any questions about this role.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential
Selection Criteria
- Substantial experience and achievements in leadership and strategic planning in a public health setting (provide detailed response).
- Extensive experience and wide range of skills from working with diverse groups at different levels in various organizations and environments to achieve common goals (provide detailed response).
- Experience in governance, planning, and conduct of clinical trials in rural, regional and remote areas in accordance with relevant Australian and NSW legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines (provide detailed response).
