Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to 6 October 2027
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration:91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ689756
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 7 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Edirisinghege on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

BACKGROUND: The Clinical Research Centre's (CRCs), located at both The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and the Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH), conduct a wide variety of clinical research through a network of researchers and health professionals across the SCHN. Under the umbrella of Kids Research, the CRCs aim to translate new evidence into clinical care and treatment at both sites. THE ROLE: Supporting and completing ongoing study amendments Supporting feasibility assessments where required The Clinical Trials Start-Up Officer will work across both SCHN sites, CHW & SCH, to support clinical research start up activities, specific to the CRCs. This role encompasses supporting administrative functions in clinical research and the broader organisational unit, while fostering strong, professional relationships with sponsors, investigators, supporting departments, collaborators, and their teams through clear, consultative communication.





General Responsibilities:

- Provide continued support and encourage collaboration within the CRC start up team
- Support the development and implementation of start-up systems and processes within the CRC Build and maintain relationships with supporting departments
- Display high standards of accuracy and prioritisation, in line with study start up timelines - Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s classification Study Startup Responsibilities:
- Supporting study start up activity from point of initial site approach, through to Research Governance Office (RGO) authorisation
- Accurately draft and finalise the following according to site or sponsor timelines:
- Human Research Ethics Applications (HREA)
- Site Specific Assessments (SSA) Site specific Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
- Inter Department Agreements (IDAs) - Review study documentation in line with local ethics or governance requirements

- Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks governing clinical research and applying this knowledge to informed decision‑making.
- Provide financial management support related to study start up - Conduct efficient and accurate study handovers to clinical teams as required Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) Responsibilities:




- Completion of Minimum data set fields as required - Creation of protocol notes in CTMS to provide current study updates
- Support builds in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) as per local site practices - Logging of expenditures in CTMS
- Creation of statements of work (SOW) in CTMS

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment perks, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

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📌 SCHN - Clinical Trials Start-Up Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales