Clinical Research Associate

Centre for Health Services Research-
- HEW level 7 + 17% superannuation- Full time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months- Closing date: Wednesday 23rd November at 11.00pm AEST- UQ Careers: R-18657

About This Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a collaborative research group and undertake central coordination tasks for clinical research related to kidney disease.

You will also act as convener of various trial committee meetings, distributing agenda, papers, minutes and driving actions arising from meeting. The CRA also holds responsibility for ensuring compliance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice through documentation collection, data reviews, query resolution, and on-site visits to kidney units across Australia and New Zealand.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the design and protocol development of investigator initiated clinical research- Identify, assess feasibility and engage Australian, New Zealand and other international kidney units in recruiting for AKTN research projects- Identify and contribute to implementation of strategies designed to maintain and enhance recruitment to AKTN research projects, and strategies designed to maintain site study staff engagement- Act as the key liaison between participating site Investigators and the Trial Steering Committee, as well as a convener of various trial committee meetings, distributing agenda papers, minutes and driving actions arising from these meetings- Assess trial sites’Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance through documentation collection, data reviews and on-site visits to kidney units across Australia and New Zealand- Convene and attend study initiation/training meetings nationally and internationally-
- Assist with the preparation of ethical and other regulatory submissions- Develop of study documentation as required- Ensure the quality of data collected for studies through the development of quality control checks on the database and regular review of data accumulated- Liaise with project leaders and trial committees to provide appropriate information and updates on trial progress- Represent the AKTN at local, national and occasionally international for a on kidney disease and clinical trial conduct- Other duties as directed by your supervisor

Code of Conduct


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

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time (100%) fixed-term position for up to 12 months at HEW 7.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $90,538.40 to $98,719.38 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $105,929.93 to $115,501.67 per annum.

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role some working from home; variable start or finish times; compressed hours; purchased leave; flex-time.

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Questions?

To discuss this role please contact

Laura Hickey


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About the Selection Process

Other Information

Mandatory Immunisations:
_It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases. As this position is based in a Queensland Health facility, this may include the COVID-19 vaccination._

Work Rights:
_ You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment._

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