Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials, Brisbane, Morayfield or Sunshine Coast
• Level 10, $143,875 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years

The Opportunity

This is a chance to lead and shape the legal, compliance, and contract management framework for UniSC Clinical Trials, ensuring practices and processes are fit-for-purpose, streamlined, and aligned with legislation and industry standards. You will provide expert guidance, develop innovative solutions, and support high-quality clinical trial delivery while leading and mentoring a skilled team across quality, risk, and contract administration. In this role, you’ll help UniSC CT navigate complex regulatory landscapes, reduce business risk, and enable meaningful outcomes for participants, partners, and the wider community.

For more information please visit us online at UniSC Clinical Trials.

You will

• lead and manage UniSC CT contracts from drafting to execution, ensuring clarity, compliance, and strategic value;
• provide expert advice on contracts, governance, and compliance to support high-quality clinical trials;
• identify and mitigate risks to protect UniSC and advance clinical trial objectives;
• collaborate with partners to ensure agreements meet regulatory, funding, and stakeholder requirements; and
• develop and embed best practice governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.

About you

You’re a strategic and trusted leader who thrives on creating frameworks, policies, and processes that are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and best practice. You bring deep technical and legislative expertise in clinical trials, contracts, and governance, and you guide your team and the wider UniSC CT network with clarity, confidence, and integrity. You’re comfortable navigating complex contractual and regulatory landscapes, building strong relationships with internal and external partners, and delivering practical, timely solutions. Your approach balances rigour with pragmatism, minimises risk, and ensures ethical, high-quality outcomes for UniSC, participants, and our partners. You lead by example, foster collaboration, and inspire trust, making a real impact across the UniSC Clinical Trials network.

You will possess:

• Extensive knowledge of clinical research practices, including contractual and ethical obligations, ICH Good Clinical Practice, and relevant regulations.
• Proven expertise in governance and contracting, with hands-on experience in contract management and administration within clinical trials or research organisations.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislative and governance frameworks in clinical trials, corporate, or not-for-profit environments.
• Experience working within organisational policies, procedures, and delegation structures.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.
• The ability to build trust, foster cooperation, and relate to a diverse range of staff and stakeholders.
• Resilience, flexibility, initiative, and strategic thinking to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly service and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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:  493875_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, Sunday 18 January 2026

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Apply now, as we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The position may close early once we find the ideal candidate, so submit your application today to ensure prompt consideration.

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:

Lucas Litewka
Director, UniSC Clinical Trials
Telephone: 07 5456 5265
Email: llitewka@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.