Senior Clinical Trials Manager (Health Manager Level 3) - Cancer Teletrials Start-Up Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months
Hours per Week: 38
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,436.82 - $2,768.26 per week + Superannuation + Annual leave loading
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ608064
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The Cancer Teletrials Start-Up Specialist position is an exciting opportunity for a person interested in health equity and improving patient outcomes. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical trials professional to lead the establishment of cancer teletrials across Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Working closely with the Director of Cancer Services and Palliative Care, you will coordinate study start-up activities to expand access to world-class cancer clinical trials for patients in rural and regional NSW.
This senior role has a strong focus on understanding the current environment for clinical trials and teletrials across SLHD and rural and regional sites; developing a practical implementation plan; identifying gaps; and addressing staff training needs and other requirements. You will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative models of care, building collaborative networks, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant trials that align with our organisation’s strategic objectives.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Appropriate tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience in a clinical research environment.
- Extensive experience managing clinical trials studies and thorough knowledge of clinical trial regulations, legislation and ICH-GCP Guidelines with strong problem solving, analytical and numeracy skills to develop, implement and monitor clinical trial budgets.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills; extensive experience in communicating complex research or clinical ideas/concepts to a diverse audience; experience in negotiating complex contractual agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Allocated day off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Eleanor Romney on 0428 839 012 or via email at Eleanor.Romney@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 18 October 2025
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