Clinical Research Manager

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 25 October 2027 Position Classification : Health Mgr Lvl 3 Remuneration : 137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ685660 Location: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 13 September 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Bhavna Padhye on bhavna.padhye@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home.

Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, with subsequent relevant experience in the conduct and management of clinical research and research teams, specifically clinical trials.
• Extensive experience in the management of multicentre, national and international clinical research in collaboration with other health disciplines. Includes experience in feasibility analyses, budget development and management, study start ups and all aspects of end to end trial management.
• Extensive understanding of regulatory and ethical guidelines relevant to the conduct of clinical research/trials including GCP and NCTGF requirements
• Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership, autonomy and initiative in relation to day-to-day problem solving, communication and decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in liaising with a variety of stakeholders/audiences.
• Excellent project, time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, have attention to detail, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a highly paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving and strategic planning skills with the ability to design and implement appropriate departmental processes and systems to improve and maintain quality.
• Extensive computer skills, including experience with using a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), and willingness to utilise existing and new systems for clinical trials project management and data management including reporting.

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.

We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.

All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required , overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.

For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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