Part-time (0.8 FTE; 28 hours/week) 12-month opportunity for an organised Research Coordinator
Play a pivotal role in the development of a childhood type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease screening trial
Base Salary $107,312 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements, including flexible daily hours (e.g. school hours) and hybrid work options available

About the opportunity:

As theResearch Coordinator, you will provide critical support to the development of a new school-based clinical trial within the Australian Type 1 Diabetes National Screening Research Program, a landmark public health research initiative for children.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Manager and research team at the Charles Perkins Centre, as well as a national multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians and stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating the roll-out of the recent School Screen: Australian School Screening Program clinical trial, including operational planning, ongoing ethics and grant reporting and coordination activities to support research participation across schools and community settings.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark national screening initiative that aims to transform the early detection and care of type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease in Australia. You will join a collaborative research team delivering an impactful program for children and families, with flexibility to work reduced daily hours plus remotely and/or on campus as desired

Your key responsibilities will be to:
project manage the set-up of the clinical trial in collaboration with the broader research team and national multidisciplinary stakeholders
prepare and manage ethics submissions and governance approvals across multiple institutions
coordinate the development of study documentation and parent- and child-facing materials
coordinate research activities, scheduling and bookings with participating schools and community partners
ensure compliance with study protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
support research operations, including research contracts, service agreements, and trial logistics
maintain accurate study records and databases to support trial delivery and reporting
assist with staff recruitment, onboarding and training activities as required
liaise with research partners, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders to support trial delivery.

About you
tertiary qualifications, with qualifications in health or a related discipline highly regarded
demonstrated experience working within a research or clinical trial environment
sound knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
proven project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems
exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced environment
experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including schools, families, and healthcare providers
strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality documentation




experience using research databases, with REDCap experience highly regarded
demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
PhD opportunity

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain aWorking with Children Check clearancein accordance with theChild Protection (Working with Children) Act ****.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellenceand we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women ,people living with a disability ,people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify asLGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

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The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
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6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
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