The Opportunity

The AIR Team Clinical Trials Group at The Kids Research Institute Australia are committed to improving the lives of children with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, wet cough, paediatric Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other diseases. We now have an opportunity for an entry-level Clinical Trials Coordinator to assist with an exciting new project. This role will coordinate the set up and day to day running of several clinical research trials.  

Reporting to the Program Manager and closely working with the Principal Investigators and wider research team, you will provide coordination as well as being actively involved in the clinical trial by engaging in multiple clinical trial protocols.

Some of your responsibilities in this varied role will include:

• Completing participant study visits including sample collection.

• Overseeing the collection of project data and database management, ensuring that all protocol components are performed in accordance with site and sponsor requirements.

• Preparing documentation and reporting as required by Ethics Committees and Governance Departments.

Conveniently located within Perth Children’s Hospital, this opportunity will be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Flexibility on contract length and hours will be considered for the right candidate.

About You

This position would suit someone who is looking to jump-start their career in the field of clinical trials, and who is looking to learn from an experienced research team. Along with a tertiary qualification in a health or science related field (e.g. health science, public health), the key to your success will be the following demonstrated skills:

• High level of independence and initiative, as well as the ability to work as an effective team member.

• Highly organised with the proven ability to appropriately prioritise tasks in a busy working environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Evidence of well-developed problem-solving ability.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.

• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.

• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.

• Flexible work options and hybrid working.

• Reward and recognition program.

• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.

• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.

• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.

• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. 

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@thekids.org.au.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@thekids.org.au.

For more information about the role please contact Georgia Banton – Program Manager.  

Contact Email: georgia.banton@thekids.org.au

Closing Date: 25.06.25 – The Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.