Job Description: Full Time, Fixed Term – 12 months Fitzroy location – close to the CBD and public transport.
Exciting opportunity to build your career in clinical research.
Work across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology clinical trials.
Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary research team.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Scientist to join the Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
In this role, you will support and coordinate clinical research activities across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology, with opportunities to contribute to research across Breast, Plastics and Urology.
Working closely with investigators, clinicians, research staff, patients, sponsors and regulatory bodies, you will support the delivery of clinical trials from patient screening and recruitment through to ongoing trial participation, data collection and study documentation.
You will ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with approved study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical and regulatory requirements, while maintaining high standards of patient safety, confidentiality and data integrity.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in clinical research within a leading teaching and research hospital.
Classification: Grade 1 Scientist RX1 - RX7 ($63,****** - $91,****** per annum).
Your Responsibilities
Support the coordination and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology
Assist with patient screening, recruitment, informed consent and ongoing trial participation
Maintain accurate and timely patient, trial, laboratory and regulatory documentation
Coordinate the collection, processing and management of research specimens and study data
Prepare and manage ethics and governance submissions, amendments and associated documentation
Liaise with patients, investigators, sponsors, Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC), Governance and other internal and external stakeholders
Support safety reporting and ensure trial activities comply with approved protocols, GCP and relevant ethical and regulatory requirements




Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure the integrity and quality of clinical research data
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality clinical research
Your Contribution
A relevant tertiary qualification in Science, Health Science or a related discipline
An interest in, or experience within, clinical research or clinical trials
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with patients, clinicians, researchers and external stakeholders
An understanding of Positive Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research governance requirements, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
Access to Fitness Passport and an extensive range of participating fitness facilities
Regular professional development and learning opportunities
Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
A supportive environment that encourages work/life balance
A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne's CBD
A culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement
About the Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research Team
The Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research team supports the delivery of clinical research across a range of surgical specialties, including Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology, with research activities also extending across Breast, Plastics and Urology.
Working collaboratively with doctors, nurses,



researchers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the department supports the safe and effective conduct of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and relevant ethical and regulatory standards.
Through high-quality clinical research, the team contributes to advancing knowledge, improving treatment and supporting best‐practice patient care.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Closing Date: 2 October *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Company Heritage
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not‐for‐profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Clinical Trial Coordinator Scientist (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne