Locum Medical Officers – Clinical Research | 4 Positions Available
Location: Melbourne VIC
Employment Type: Locum / Contract – Full-Time Preferred
Rate: $100–$120 per hour + Super & Applicable Penalties
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Duration: Until the end of February 2027
4 Locum Doctors Required | $100–$120 Per Hour | Clinical Research Redstone Medical is currently recruiting 4 Locum Medical Officers for an established clinical research organisation in Melbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for doctors looking for consistent locum work, competitive hourly rates and the chance to gain valuable experience in clinical research.
Whether you're looking to step away from the traditional hospital environment or explore an alternative career pathway, this role allows you to remain clinically involved while gaining exposure to early-phase and First-in-Human clinical trials.
Previous clinical research experience is advantageous but not essential.
The Opportunity You'll join an experienced Medical Operations team supporting the delivery of clinical trials, with a strong focus on participant safety, clinical assessment and medical oversight.
The organisation is looking for four doctors who can commence as soon as possible and provide ongoing cover through to the end of February 2027.
Shift Details:

- Predominantly 2:00pm–10:00pm shifts
- Weekday and weekend shifts available
- Occasional morning shifts
- Minimum commitment of 8 shifts per fortnight
- Full-time availability preferred
- $100–$120 per hour, inclusive of loading, excluding superannuation and applicable penalties

The Role Working as a Locum Medical Officer within a clinical research environment, you'll be involved in the medical assessment, monitoring and care of participants enrolled in clinical trials.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting medical histories and physical examinations
- Reviewing pathology results, diagnostic findings and participant eligibility
- Supporting informed consent processes




- Providing medical oversight and ongoing participant care
- Monitoring and assessing adverse events
- Prescribing medications and investigational products where appropriately authorised
- Working closely with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators and clinical research teams
- Supporting the safe and compliant delivery of early-phase clinical studies

Depending on your experience and delegated responsibilities, there may also be opportunities to gain hands-on Sub-Investigator experience.
Who We're Looking For To be considered, you must have:

- Full General AHPRA Registration with no restrictions
- Minimum PGY3
- Solid clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Availability to work afternoon/evening shifts and weekends
- Ability to commit to at least 8 shifts per fortnight
- An interest in clinical research

Previous experience in clinical trials is desirable but not essential. Doctors from hospital-based backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into clinical research are encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

- 4 locum positions available for an immediate start
- Competitive hourly rate of $100–$120
- Consistent shifts through to February 2027
- Minimum 8 shifts per fortnight, with full-time opportunities
- Exposure to innovative early-phase and First-in-Human clinical trials
- Opportunity to gain clinical research and investigator experience
- Work alongside experienced medical and clinical research professionals
- Explore an alternative medical career pathway outside traditional hospital medicine

Interested? If you're a PGY3+ doctor with unrestricted General AHPRA Registration and are interested in gaining clinical research experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through SEEK, or contact Callum at Redstone Medical for a confidential discussion.
Callum Donlon
Medical Recruitment Specialist – Redstone Medical
M: 0426 266 670
E: [email protected]
Please include your CV, earliest available start date and preferred number of shifts per fortnight.

📌 Medical Officer / Sub-Investigator - Clinical Trials (Melbourne)
🏢 Redstone Medical
📍 Melbourne