Research Officer - Clinical Trials

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640743
Applications Close: 5 March 2026

REQ640743 - Research Officer - Clinical Trials

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Research Assistant/Officer will provide operational, technical, and administrative support to research studies conducted within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at St George Hospital in SESLHD. The role is responsible for supporting research project activities including ethics applications, data collection and entry, study coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The position contributes to the quality and integrity of health and medical research and ensures compliance with governance and funding requirements.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, medical science, social science, public health, or a related discipline; or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the processes of health and medical research, including ethics and governance submissions, participant recruitment, and data collection
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team in performing a range of management and administrative tasks within allocated timeframe
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare research documentation, accurate reports, Newsletters, NHMRC reports, governance applications, and study materials
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to meet current and emerging business needs
• Current driver's licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)
• Demonstrated ability to determine priorities for others and delegate tasks to achieve work objectives.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Nathan McGarry via email at Nathan.McGarry@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.