Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment for two years

The Opportunity

UniSC Clinical Trials is a world-class centre delivering innovative and clinically relevant research in collaboration with healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical sponsors, and community partners.

As Pharmacy Coordinator, you will support the Pharmacy Manager in managing Investigational Products (IP), including ordering, storage, dispensing, and preparation. You will maintain accurate records, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with ICH/GCP standards and HREC-approved protocols, while collaborating with trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to deliver timely, high-quality pharmacy services.

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

You will

• support the management of pharmacy and clinical services, including IP ordering, handling, storage, dispensing, and destruction in compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements;
• prepare and compound trial medications, including aseptic compounding and GMO products as required, while monitoring inventory and expiry dates;
• maintain accurate study records and documentation, assist with temperature monitoring, and report adverse events in line with study protocols; and
• collaborate with clinical trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to ensure pharmacy activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and to the required standards.

About you

You are a registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Experienced in clinical research or investigational product management, you thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements. You work well independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality clinical trial outcomes.

You will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or related discipline;
• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Knowledge of clinical research, ICH/GCP, and investigational product management (preferred);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams;
• Well-developed computing skills, including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets; and
• Flexibility to travel to trial sites and work outside standard hours when required.

Desirable

• Experience with vaccine trials, administering vaccines, or managing complex disease trials;
• Experience in clinical research, including drug development processes.

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: Pharmacy Coordinator

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

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 29 March 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:

Julie Walker
Pharmacy Manager – UniSC Clinical Trials Centre
Telephone: 07 5456 3164
Email: jholland@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. According to the latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five‑star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction.

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. Globally, UniSC is now placed in the top 501–600 institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranks first in Queensland in sustainability impact, reflecting the quality, relevance, and societal impact of our work.

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.

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.