Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials | Maroochydore or Health Hub Morayfield
• Level 6, $63.43 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Multiple casual opportunities available

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join our Clinical Trials team on a casual basis. Reporting to the Clinical Trials Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in planning and delivering safe, high‑quality nursing care for participants involved in clinical research studies.

These roles focus on the care, monitoring, and support of participants undergoing overnight observation and confinement, while ensuring strict adherence to clinical research protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will contribute directly to the delivery of ethically sound research that improves health outcomes and participant experience.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working in a highly professional, research‑driven environment, with the flexibility to work across different sites and shift patterns.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Plan and deliver safe and effective nursing care in line with approved clinical research protocols;
• Support the delivery of high‑quality clinical trials that improve health outcomes and participant experience;
• Provide clinical and nursing care across multiple research studies simultaneously
• Undertake clinical trial‑related administrative duties, including data collection, document management, and laboratory sample processing and shipping;
• Monitor and support participants during overnight observation and confinement periods;
• Ensure full compliance with UniSC Clinical Trials Centre SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and relevant local, State, and federal policies; and
• Work collaboratively with clinical, research, and operational staff to maintain high standards of care and safety.

About you

You are a capable, confident nurse with a strong clinical foundation and an interest in research‑based care. You bring a calm, professional approach to your work, are comfortable managing competing priorities, and understand the importance of accuracy, privacy, and compliance in a clinical trial setting. You enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and are flexible in your approach to shifts and locations.

You will possess:

• A degree qualification in Nursing with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and diploma qualification;
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, or Enrolled Nurse with medication administration endorsement;
• Phlebotomy and cannulation training and experience, which is highly regarded;
• High‑level computing skills, including clinical trial electronic data entry, databases, word processing, and spreadsheets;
• A sound understanding of privacy principles governing health information; and
• The ability to travel between sites and work shift work as required for confinement studies.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

We will review applications and contact suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. Please note the University reserves the right to close the advertisement early should the position be filled. Early application submission is encouraged.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Lana Nguyen
Clinical Trials Operations Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials (Morayfield Health Hub)
Telephone: 07 5456 3976
Email: lnguyen@usc.edu.au

or

James Donkin
Clinical Trials Operations Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials (Maroochydore Private Hospital)
Telephone: 07 5459 4880
Email: jdonkin@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges. 

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.