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Clinical Research Coordinator – Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre
Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months)
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in patient care, research and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to support high‑quality investigator‑initiated and sponsored research at the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth, based in Richmond.
The Opportunity
This role provides end-to-end coordination of clinical research projects focused on improving health outcomes for people affected by endometriosis. Working closely with Centre Directors, clinicians, researchers and external partners, you will support the design, delivery and governance of clinical research activity across the Centre.
Reporting to the Centre Program Manager, Argyrou Endometriosis Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring studies are delivered efficiently, ethically and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, while contributing to the Centre’s research excellence and growth.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an organised, detail-oriented and collaborative research professional with experience coordinating clinical research in a healthcare or research environment. You are comfortable working across multiple studies and stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
You will bring:
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At Epworth, Every Patient Matters You’ll join a values-driven organisation committed to advancing patient care through innovation, research and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research, work with leading clinicians, and be part of a supportive, high-performing research environment.
In addition to this, you will have access to:
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Application Requirements
As part of the application process, please also respond to the following selection criteria questions in your cover letter:
Clinical Research Experience
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator or in an equivalent clinical research role?
Ethics & Governance Experience
Please describe your experience preparing and managing Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and research governance submissions, including National Mutual Acceptance (NMA) where applicable.
Regulatory & GCP Knowledge
Do you have current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and experience working in accordance with ICH GCP and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research?
Study Coordination & Workload Management
Briefly outline your experience coordinating multiple clinical research studies simultaneously, including how you manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Database & Data Management Experience
Please describe your experience with research databases, such as managing or maintaining REDCap databases.
Availability to Commence / Notice Period
Please advise your availability to commence employment and any notice period required.
Salary Expectations
Please outline your salary expectations (exclusive of superannuation).
Interview Availability
Please indicate your availability to attend an interview over the coming weeks.
Early applications are encouraged — shortlisting will commence immediately.
For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact talent@epworth.org.au
Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!
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