• 12-month Full time Contract
• Attractive Salary $98,940 - $120,484 per annum + Super
• Salary Packaging Benefits

Who We Are

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. 

The Opportunity at MCRI

The Orthopaedics research group (MCRI) wishes to appoint a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead and manage the Departments major research projects in Upper Limb, Sports Science, Limb Reconstruction, Tumour Surgery and Trauma. You will be joining a team of Research Assistants who work primarily in Hip Dysplasia, Spinal Deformity and Gait Lab.

For the first 6 months you will take the lead in the VicHip Project in which a new registry is being built based on our current platform. This will be linked to GenV and the International Hip Dysplasia Research Group encompassing patients from the whole of Victoria. After this period you will take lead in developing strong research themes across the department, developing research protocols, assisting in grant applications and taking a lead in the maintenance of quality data collection and the tools through which this is done.

To be successful in this role you will be confident in leading and coordinating a comprehensive clinical registry and team. You will possess a proactive nature and be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Centrally involved in the establishment of the VicHip project working closely with the CIA
• Ensuring the VicHip ethics, governance, recruitment, training, registry development are of the highest quality
• Liaise with IHDR and GenV, supervise the Research Coordinators at other sites and ensure data collection and quality is maintained
• Conduct ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies

About you:

• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline.
• Experience in leading and coordinating a comprehensive clinical registry and team.
• The ability to write documents and reports.
• High attention to detail with a proactive nature.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer:

• Attractive Salary + Super (with Salary Packaging).
• Ongoing Career Development and Training.
• Flexible Working Options.
• Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing Program and an Employee Assistance Program

Apply now!

For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to A/Prof Leo Donnan at [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Research Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.