Full-time, permanent position through to April 2027
Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 + 17% Superannuation (HEW 8)
Based at our Herston Campus
Join a purpose‑driven research team working to improve outcomes for women with cancer. The Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, based within the UQ Centre for Clinical Research at The University of Queensland, is expanding and seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to support a growing portfolio of gynaecological oncology studies.
Located at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital campus in Herston, this role will lead the coordination and operational delivery of multi‑centre investigator‑initiated clinical trials, from feasibility and start‑up through to study management and delivery. Working closely with investigators, trial coordinators and research leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring trials are delivered efficiently while supporting increased patient recruitment nationally and internationally.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, people‑focused environment, takes ownership, leads with initiative, and does what’s needed to keep trials moving forward. You’ll bring a solutions‑focused mindset, confidence navigating complex processes and a can-do attitude when the team needs you. Starting this trial is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
This is a fantastic role for a highly organised and motivated professional who wants to contribute to impactful clinical research and help advance the standard of care for women experiencing gynaecological cancer.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead trial governance and compliance – Prepare HREC and research governance submissions, manage Trial Master Files, and ensure all trials comply with study protocols, SOPs, ICH/GCP and institutional policies.
Oversee clinical trial operations – Manage patient recruitment, data and biospecimen collection, investigational product accountability, and maintain study‑specific trial management systems.
Coordinate stakeholders and external partners – Engage with investigators, CROs, vendors, and project teams, including organising meetings, trainings, and progress reporting on site activation, enrolment, safety, and monitoring.
Build strong clinical partnerships – Liaise with prospective surgeons and clinical sites to present trial opportunities, strengthen relationships, and secure participation.
Supervise trial staff and support their development.
Support data quality – Perform data reviews, resolve queries, contribute to reporting, with occasional interstate and international site visits as required.
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
Access to flexible working arrangements including h, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.
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
Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably a Bachelor’s or Masters/Postgraduate qualification (or progress towards) in health, science or related field, with significant management experience and training in clinical trials and clinical research; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Strong experience in the project management of complex and/or global trials, with 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Strong experience conducting clinical trials in accordance with GCP methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of Australian and international regulatory requirements for clinical trials and clinical research.
Experience in feasibility analyses, budget development/management, site start up and all aspects of trial management through to close-out activities.
Highly collaborative with good stakeholder management skills, strategic thinking and analytical skills, along with strong organisational and planning skills.
Proficiency with clinical trial management systems and an ability to learn new systems as required.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Clinical Research Manager Sara Baniahmadi, d.mills@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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 Sunday 29 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-66243). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 31st March 2026.