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 committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of staff, students and the communities we serve. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity and its principles.

The Opportunity at MCRI:

We are seeking two experienced and motivated Senior Study Coordinators to join the Clinical Trial Unit within the Neuro-oncology team at MCRI. In this role you will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to all patients involved in clinical trials and, where relevant, their families, in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams.

The Senior Study Coordinator will liaise with supporting departments to work within agreed terms of clinical studies within the Royal Children’s Hospital and MCRI. You will seek areas for improvement within the Clinical Trials Unit and act to develop procedures or guidelines as well as seeking to develop the skills of their peers. To be successful in this role you will maintain ethics and research governance as well as act as resource for guidance for staff within the Clinical Trials Unit.

The Principal Investigator/Unit Head is responsible for delegating authority to suitably qualified staff. Within this authority, the Senior Study Coordinator will perform the role using the required qualifications and experience, within the Children’s Cancer Centre. You will manage and oversee individual clinical trials to ensure their effective operation. The CCC has four (4) tumour streams; liquid, bone marrow transplant, solid and brain malignancies. This position will be responsible for Early Phase clinical trials, which can include patients across all tumour steams.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Participates and seeks out training and education to improve knowledge, follows guidelines and uses evidence-based practice
• Making professional decisions related to clinical trial management on a daily basis for own trial portfolio and those trials within the clinical trials unit
• Provides professional advice relating to the conduct of clinical research
• In conjunction with medical staff & Nursing staff, analysing and assessing each patient’s condition according to the trial protocol and determine appropriate action to ensure the patient’s future care and participation in the study
• Conducts 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
• Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
• Experience in participating in the planning and coordination of projects
• Experience in data and database management & data collection

Apply Now!

You are invited to apply online via the MCRI Careers Portal.

Applicants should submit the below in one PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Individual responses to key selection criteria listed in the position description

For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Karli Williamson at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Study Coordinators x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

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.