Clinical Research Associate - Australasian Kidney Trials Network at University of Queensland

Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

111686.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Trials Coordination, Good Clinical Practice, Data Review, Site Monitoring, Ethics Submissions, Grant Applications, Project Management, Site Feasibility Evaluations, Microsoft Office Suite, Quality Control, Committee Support, International Collaboration, Recruitment Strategies, Protocol Development, Communication Skills, Travel Willingness

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Centre for Health Services Research Full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our Princess Alexandra Hospital, adjacent to our Dutton Park Campus About This Opportunity Become a valued member of the Australasian Kidney Trials Network (AKTN) as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and make a meaningful impact on kidney disease research. In this role, you will coordinate multi-centre, international clinical trials, contribute to grant applications, and support trial design and protocol development. You will be the key contact for sites, project leaders, and trial committees, driving trial progress through documentation, data review, and on-site visits, all while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise, collaborate with a dedicated research team, and contribute to high-quality, transformative research across Australia and New Zealand. Key responsibilities will include: Contribute to the development of investigator-initiated clinical research projects and study protocols. Identify and engage trial sites across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, implementing strategies to enhance recruitment and maintain site staff involvement. Serve as the key contact for site investigators and trial committees, convening meetings, distributing materials, and driving follow-up actions. Monitor sites for Good Clinical Practice compliance, conduct on-site visits, review data, and implement quality control processes. Assist with ethics and regulatory submissions, contribute to grant applications, and represent AKTN at local, national, and international forums. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program Salary packaging options About You A degree in a scientific, nursing or other health related discipline with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Demonstrated substantial practical experience in the coordination of clinical trials, including site coordination and quality control, reviewing and verifying data, and developing and executing project plans according to study timelines Experience in conducting site feasibility evaluations, initiation visits, monitoring and close-out visits, in compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) A comprehensive knowledge of ICH GCP, and the regulatory and ethical requirements associated with the conduct of clinical trials in Australia Experience providing governance and secretariat support for Committee meetings and events Willingness to travel interstate and internationally, with overnight stays (approx. twice per month, but only if safe to do so within current covid restrictions). Proficiency with the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and mandatory immunisations. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Laura Hickey at laura.hickey@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56719). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 13 November 2025. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Associate will coordinate multi-centre, international clinical trials and support trial design and protocol development. Key tasks include engaging trial sites, monitoring compliance, and assisting with ethics and regulatory submissions.