About Us
Operating for more than 30 years, CMAX is Australia's longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-in-human studies. We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies
- from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services. Employing more than 400 staff, CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 65,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the-art facilities, we are primely positioned, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.

About the role
CMAX is seeking a dedicated Receptionist/Office Administrator to work on full time basis to provide continuing administrative support to numerous departments within CMAX. Reporting to the Accounts & Administration Manager, the successful person will be responsible for:
- Opening the reception of our head office each morning;
- Supporting reception staff by providing cover daily whilst team members fulfil other duties, as well as cover full shifts during times of illness and leave;
- Monitoring the progression of studies and managing associated documentation respectively;
- Archiving and cataloguing documentation post close out of study and per department need;
- Quality checks and content review as required;
- Inputting of data into portal/network post archiving of documentation;




- Organisation and on-going management of the file storage room to fulfil legal WH&S; obligations;
- Management of alternative resources to ensure timely progression to document completion;
- Any additional ad hoc administrative duties as they arise. Desired experience/skills:
- Minimum 2+ years experience in customer facing roles required;
- Minimum 2+ years experience in office administration required;
- Familiarity with document management systems and databases;
- Competent with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to; Outlook, Excel & Word;
- High level of organisation and attention to detail;
- Comfortable managing confidential information. About you:
- Looking for a long-term commitment in an administrative role;
- Be an enthusiastic self-starter;
- Have the ability to work autonomously;
- Be a quick learner;
- Have excellent interpersonal and team skills;
- Have the ability to embrace and navigate a fast-changing environment;
- Proven excellent attention to detail and computer competency;
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Be able to address a variety of problems and solve them using critical thinking;
- Have strong time management and multi-tasking skills;
- Confident in a customer facing role. If you are looking for a challenging and exciting chance, then please apply by attaching your application letter and CV via the Apply Now function. Applications will close on Friday 20 November 2026. Pervious applicants need not apply. Only candidates who have the right to work unrestricted in Australia will be considered for this position. *Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.*

📌 Receptionist/Office Administrator (Adelaide)
🏢 Cmax Clinical Research
📍 Adelaide