Careers at UniSC

Casual staff – Clinical Trials

Discover opportunities for employment within our Clinical Trials team at UniSC! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our community when suitable opportunities arise. 

As a member of the UniSC Clinical Trials team, you will support the start up, marketing, conduct and close out of clinical research studies, ensuring all trials meet regulatory requirements, maintain participant safety, and contribute to high-quality data collection.

We are always on the look out for talented individuals keen to join our clinical trials team.  At UniSC Clinical Trials we engage with many different professionals to conduct our clinical trials including but not limited to

• IT professionals
• Administration support
• Project Management professionals
• Nurses (RN & EEN)
• Medical Doctors
• Pharmacists
• Laboratory Scientists
• Allied health professionals
• Marketing, Communications professionals

Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on medical research and patient care.

Primary Objectives:

• Support the marketing and recruitment of participants into clinical trials, improving access and inclusion for members of our local communities.
• Assist in the coordination of clinical trials, including participant  scheduling, screening and data collection.
• Ensure that trials are conducted in compliance with ethical standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide administrative support for trial-related activities such as medical administration duties, clinic management and phone duties.
• Work closely with investigator staff to monitor participant wellbeing and ensurepatient safety and wellbeing.
• Support the collection and management of trial data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Communicate with research teams, sponsors, and participants to facilitate smooth trial operations.

Desirable Qualifications or Skills:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clinical investigators, members of the multidisciplinary team and participants.
• Understanding of clinical trial regulations, ethics, and protocols is beneficial.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with data entry and management software.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of participant safety and data integrity.
• Previous experience in clinical trials, healthcare, or research environments is highly desirable.

Working towards a better tomorrow

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.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

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.

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 & discounted private health.

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.

Contact People and Culture for further information: UniSC-careers@usc.edu.au

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 https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life

Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applications will be removed on 31 December, 2024. Please re-apply after this date if you wish to be considered for suitable opportunities.