Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound.

We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity: Cochlear has an opportunity for a 24‑month fixed‑term contract Clinical Trial Assistant role based in our Macquarie University, Sydney office, operating under a hybrid work model. In this role, the successful Clinical Trial Assistant will provide administrative support to the Clinical Operations team, assisting Clinical Project Managers and Clinical Research Associates with the coordination and execution of clinical trial activities. The role supports clinical documentation management, trial payments, device tracking, maintenance of clinical trial systems and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality clinical research delivery.

Responsibilities include

- Supporting clinical trial payments, purchase orders and supplier budget administration.

- Managing and maintaining electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) and associated documentation.

- Assisting with Investigational Site File (ISF) creation and maintenance.

- Tracking and collecting essential clinical trial documents from study sites.

- Updating and maintaining the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

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- Supporting clinical operations teams with study administration, reporting and process improvement initiatives. What makes this opportunity unique? This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands‑on experience in clinical research within a leading medical device organisation. You'll work alongside experienced clinical professionals, gain exposure in clinical trials and contribute to technologies that help people connect through hearing.

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You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Essential:

- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or a related discipline.

- Experience in clinical research, healthcare administration, pharmaceutical or medical device environments.

- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and web‑based applications.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

- Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

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- Knowledge of clinical trial processes and documentation requirements.

- Familiarity with electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).

- Understanding of Valuable Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or ISO14155 requirements.

- Experience supporting project or study administration activities.

- Exposure to quality management or regulated environments. How we recognise your contribution At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes. 

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