Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- Part-time (0.8 FTE; 28 hours/week) 12-month prospect 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 the Research 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 new 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 cooperative 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

📌 Coordinator Type 1 Diabetes National Screening Research Program (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney