Full-time fixed-term position through to December 2027.
Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 - $132,247.57 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at our Herston Campus
We are seeking an experienced Research Project Manager to provide specialised project and clinical trial management support to investigators, researchers and clinicians within the Antimicrobial Optimisation (AMO) Group, based at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) / UQ Frazer Institute.
In this role, you will apply advanced project management expertise to the coordination and delivery of complex clinical studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving state, national and international hospitals and research partners. You will play a critical role in ensuring trials are delivered to the highest scientific, ethical and regulatory standards, contributing directly to impactful research outcomes in antimicrobial resistance and optimisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
Manage and coordinate complex, multi-site clinical research projects and randomised controlled trials in accordance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and local and international regulatory requirements.
Prepare and manage HREC and research governance submissions, trial documentation (including Trial Master Files), progress reports, and stakeholder updates across the trial lifecycle.
Oversee trial operations including site activation, patient recruitment, data and biospecimen collection, safety reporting, monitoring, and close-out activities.
Manage relationships with external research organisations, vendors, investigators and trial sites to ensure protocol, contractual and regulatory compliance.
Support trial budgets, contracts, payments, and investigational product accountability and reconciliation.
Organise and participate in investigator meetings, project meetings, training activities, and site visits, including trial initiation and monitoring visits.
Provide specialist project management and clinical research expertise, contribute to mentoring and development of staff and students, and support junior research staff as required.
Collaborate closely with the CRE Manager, Data Manager and research teams to deliver projects, reports and database-related activities, and perform other duties aligned with project needs.
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 hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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
You will bring strong experience managing complex, multi-site clinical research projects and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will have:
Postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards) with extensive research management experience; or an undergraduate degree with extensive research management experience and relevant training
Demonstrated experience managing complex national and international clinical trials
Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP and Australian and international clinical trial regulatory requirements
Experience across the full clinical trial lifecycle, including feasibility, budgeting, site start-up, trial delivery and close-out
Proven ability to coordinate projects involving diverse stakeholders and competing priorities
Highly developed organisational, planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills
Experience with clinical trial management systems and the ability to quickly learn new platforms
Experience in Contract Research Organisations (CROs), or as a Senior Clinical Research Associate or Project Manager (highly regarded)
A strong commitment to research integrity, ethics, and workplace health and safety
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, mandatory immunisations and education check
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 Luminita Vlad at l.vlad@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. 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 25th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57462).