Clinical Research Trials Coordinator in Melbourne

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

Join a team making a real impact in pancreatic cancer research. Are you an experienced Clinical Research Trial Coordinator looking to make a meaningful difference in cancer research? An exciting opportunity is available to join the Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth, supporting a growing portfolio of pancreatic cancer clinical trials. In this hands-on role, you’ll coordinate clinical research activities across the trial lifecycle, working closely with patients, investigators, sponsors and multidisciplinary teams. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 24 months, based at Epworth Corporate.

You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating clinical trials from site start-up through to close-out, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting participant pre-screening, screening, enrolment and ongoing trial assessments.
• Coordinating participant visits and ensuring study requirements are completed in line with trial protocols.
• Maintaining accurate trial documentation, source data, Case Report Forms and Investigator Site Files.
• Liaising with investigators, sponsors, CROs and internal clinical teams to support monitoring, data queries and trial activities.
• Coordinating safety reporting, investigational products and third-party services including pharmacy, pathology and radiology.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be an experienced clinical research professional who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a genuine commitment to high-quality clinical research and patient care. You will have:

• A degree or relevant further education in health and/or science.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or equivalent.
• Research experience and knowledge in medical oncology.
• Experience working within a clinical or hospital environment.
• Strong data collection, management and organisational skills.
• The ability to confidently manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience or knowledge in pancreatic cancer, additional clinical research qualifications such as GCP, GDP or IATA, and experience with tissue or blood sample collection would be advantageous.

At Epworth, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team working on some of the most challenging and rewarding research in cancer care. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be supported by a team that values collaboration and innovation.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in.