Clinical Trials Project Officer (As per advertisement)

at  South West Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Part time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/1792568
Join our warm and welcoming workplace at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the scenic Great South Coast, we offer diverse medical, surgical, and psychiatric services to over 110,000 residents. With 282 beds and a range of primary and community services, we’re dedicated to holistic care. Warrnambool, our vibrant city, features top-notch sports, education (from preschool to university), social, and cultural amenities. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade, a 5.7km coastal path offering breathtaking views from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth. Embrace a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life with us!

WHO WE ARE

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria’s Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) ‘Enabling Infrastructure for Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trials’ initiative is supporting ‘The Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) in regional areas and includes the establishment of a Clinical Trials Research Support Service (CTRSS) at South West Healthcare (SWH). The Clinical Trials Project Officer will support the CTRSS Project Coordinator to enable access to clinical trials closer to home for patients. The role assists in collaborating with clinicians and other stakeholders to enable start-up of clinical trials in all disciplines in the region. This includes planning and development of administrative and logistical resources, start-up coordination, developing clinical trial expertise through training and ensuring clinical trial readiness.
The Project Officer will work on interrelated areas of activity, including advising staff, communications, organisational facilitation of clinical trials and research, process support for trials, training requirements for staff and assisting with the start-up processes. This role will focus on supporting the Project Coordinator with the development and establishment of resources, communications and processes to provide a solid foundation on which to build clinical trial capacity. Facilitation of appropriate education and training will also be a focus over this time.
The role includes undertaking a wide range of activities related to the set-up and running of clinical trials and site administration. Assisting with the delivery of direct and indirect clinical trial related care of patients, working under the supervision of the Research Nurses, where necessary and will suit candidates with nursing qualifications and experience. The position applies understanding of research governance processes in effectively administering clinical trials, ensuring procedures and practices comply with relevant legislation, policy and procedures including the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF) and National Standards. This role requires a high level of organisation and the ability to multitask as it requires working on multiple projects at differing stages of completion.
This position is fixed term at 0.8FTE (64 hrs a fortnight) until October 2026.