Clinical Trial Coordinator

Job Description:

Role title: Clinical Trial Coordinator

Role type: Permanent, full time

Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 1 or Registered Nurse (Year 1-8)

Department and location: St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $79,368.82 to $121,497.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• The St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR) brings together clinicians and researchers to deliver innovative research and clinical trials that improve patient care and outcomes

• Deliver high-quality patient care within the clinical trial environment, including patient assessment, eligibility screening, recruitment support and providing information on trial requirements and treatments

• Coordinate clinical trial activities, including patient study visits, study schedules, enrolment tracking, monitoring visits, and blood sample collection, processing and shipping as required

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical trial documentation, data collection and reporting, and respond to data queries in line with study requirements

• Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare team members and external partners, providing project updates and education to patients and staff while maintaining confidentiality

• Participate in quality improvement activities, professional development, implementation of new processes following training, and support the wider research team as required

About you

• Hold or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications in clinical research and clinical trials or equivalent relevant work experience or currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency

• Experience with secure data management, participant trial data collection, participant organisational skills, ability to rapidly master new concepts and skills and detailed knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions

• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials that includes the integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, data analysis and research principles including Good Clinical Practice

• Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system, and a demonstrated knowledge of databases and management

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and across the interdisciplinary team and multiple care settings

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes

• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives

• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre

• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care

• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Please note, for candidates who possess the required qualifications, accreditations, and experience, visa sponsorship may be available for this position and will be determined on application.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 1st September 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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