Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials, UniSC Southbank
• Level 10, $143,875 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term (parental leave) until May 2027

The Opportunity

As Clinical Trials Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of UniSC Clinical Trials at our Southbank location, ensuring everything runs smoothly, responsibly and in line with relevant quality standards, regulations and guidelines. This is a trusted leadership role with oversight of all Southbank staff, including direct supervision of Senior Clinical Trial Coordinators, Pharmacy, Laboratory and Project Administration teams as assigned. Working at the intersection of research excellence, community impact and collaboration with government and industry partners, you will create an environment where high-quality clinical trials can thrive and where people feel supported to do their best work.

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

You will

• oversee end-to-end clinical trial operations, ensuring high-quality research delivery that meets regulatory standards, timelines and budgets across the Centre;
• support strategic and operational leadership, partnering with the Director and Deputy Director on planning, budgeting and reporting, while coordinating site set-up and clinical trial delivery at Southbank; and
• strengthen performance and profile, driving continuous improvement across teams and operations, building strong external partnerships, and promoting UniSC Clinical Trials to maximise impact.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the centre of clinical research operations. You’re comfortable setting the pace, bringing clarity to complexity and keeping multiple studies moving forward with confidence and care. You bring a steady, hands-on approach to leading day-to-day trial activity, supporting study teams and investigators from early feasibility through to close-out, and making sure the right plans, people and processes are in place at every stage. You’re someone who enjoys developing others, creating a collaborative team environment and making thoughtful decisions about resourcing, priorities and risk. With a strong eye for quality and safety, you take pride in doing things well, strengthening policies, improving ways of working and partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure UniSC Clinical Trials continues to deliver trusted, high-quality research with real impact.

You will possess:

• A relevant qualification in health or science, or equivalent experience, with demonstrated success leading and delivering clinical trials.
• A people-centred leadership approach that fosters trust, motivation and a positive team culture.
• The confidence to navigate complexity and change while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Working knowledge of ICH/GCP and clinical trial regulatory requirements.
• Experience coaching and developing teams to achieve strong operational outcomes.
• Proven clinical trial project management skills, including effective resource planning.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A considered approach to delegation that enables shared accountability and high performance.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.

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.

Position description:  494074_position description.pdf

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

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 4 February 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

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

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

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

Jessica Baird
Deputy Director
Telephone: 07 5456 3556
Email: jbaird@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our 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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.