Position Number: JR-007206 Location: Clinical Sites (Metro & Regional) Role type: Full Time; Fixed term for 12 months Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Department of Infectious Diseases Salary: UoM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Collaborate in a large international, adaptive platform trial / Improve patient outcomes for COVID-19 and pneumonia / Work at a world-leading institute Apply now to drive impactful clinical research using a novel trial design . Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As a Clinical Trial Coordinator and Monitor, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Australasian COVID-19 Trial (ASCOT) within the Tong Research Group. You will coordinate site communication, facilitate governance submissions, and conduct monitoring visits, all while gaining experience in large-scale, international clinical trials. This position offers you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and improve treatment outcomes for infectious diseases. Your responsibilities will include: Provide Project Coordination: Manage site agreements, assist in governance submissions, and communicate trial updates across Australian sites. Conduct Site Monitoring: Perform on-site and virtual monitoring, ensuring compliance with protocol, ethical, and regulatory standards. Develop Documentation: Prepare and maintain study protocols, informed consent forms, and operational documents. Facilitate Communication and Collaboration: Support internal and external communications to enhance research collaboration and project development. You may be a great fit if: You have a degree in science or health science, experience in clinical research coordination, and excellent organisational and communication skills, ready to adapt to evolving project demands. You may also: Have experience in multi-centre, international clinical research projects. Possess strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Be adaptable and flexible, capable of evolving with project demands. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your New Team – Department of Infectious Diseases The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against all the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) You will not be considered if you do not complete the Key Selection Criteria. Learn more about the application process , including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 15th of January 2026 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-007206 Clinical Trial Coordinator and Monitor.docx
