Clinical Trials Manager chez Uq

• Child Health Research Centre

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years

• Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at the Centre for Children’s Research Centre, adjacent to Qld Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Trials Manager to join the Children’s Intensive Care Research Program (ChIRP) within the Child Health Research Centre. Based at the Centre for Children’s Health Research in South Brisbane—adjacent to the Queensland Children’s Hospital—this role will provide specialised project management and clinical trial expertise to support world-class paediatric research.

As Clinical Trials Manager, you will ensure the highest standards of clinical governance and compliance, oversee multi-site investigator-initiated clinical trials, and foster strong collaborations with research partners locally, nationally, and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research that drives innovation and impact in paediatric intensive care.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Oversee trial operations: Establish and support multicentre, multinational trial sites in collaboration with partner hospitals, manage recruitment strategies, coordinate ethics/regulatory submissions, and ensure patient safety and reporting of adverse events.

• Manage clinical research projects: Develop project plans, monitor milestones, and ensure timely delivery of multi-site clinical trials, including preparation of study protocols, ethics/governance submissions, and trial documentation.

• Ensure governance and compliance: Maintain robust governance frameworks and ensure adherence to ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and other relevant regulations.

• Provide leadership and support: Supervise and mentor junior research staff, monitor budgets, maintain effective communication with stakeholders, and actively contribute to a collaborative and positive research culture aligned with ChIRP’s values.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant health, clinical, or science discipline, or equivalent experience in clinical trial management.

• Experience coordinating complex, multicentre clinical trials, within hospital and/or academic settings.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial governance and compliance, including GCP, the National Statement, and ethics/regulatory processes.

• Proven ability to prepare and manage trial documentation, ethics submissions, site initiation, and monitoring activities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience managing priorities, budgets, and deliverables in dynamic environments.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and mandatory immunisations.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Kristen Gibbons.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday October 22nd 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56622). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing October 27th 2025.