Job Description

• UniSC Clinical Trials | Health Hub Morayfield, UniSC Southbank, South Brisbane or UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

UniSC has built a world-class Clinical Trials operation delivering innovative, regionally focused research in partnership with healthcare providers, industry sponsors, and research organisations. In this pivotal role, you will help safeguard the integrity, quality, and compliance of clinical trials across the UniSC Clinical Trials network. Providing specialist ethics and regulatory expertise throughout the full trial lifecycle, you will work closely with clinical teams, Sponsors, and CROs to secure approvals, maintain audit readiness, and ensure studies meet the highest standards of ICH Good Clinical Practice and regulatory compliance. This opportunity is ideally suited to a confident, detail-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about supporting research that delivers real-world impact.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Contribute to the coordination of research, specifically the ethics and regulatory compliance of studies, in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including ICH/GCP, UniSC CT’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations, rules and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with the CTC team, Sponsors and Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) to ensure all projects across the UniSC CT network achieve ethics and regulatory approvals within established timelines and quality standards.

About you

You are an experienced ethics and regulatory professional with a strong grasp of clinical trials governance and a reputation for precision, integrity and sound judgement. You bring a calm, solutions‑focused approach to complex regulatory challenges and are comfortable working across multiple studies with competing priorities. Confident in your expertise, you communicate clearly with stakeholders and enjoy contributing to a collaborative, high‑standards environment.

You will possess:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in Health Science/Bio-Medicine with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience with specialist expertise or an alternate equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations, policies and guidelines;
• Sound knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory and ethics landscape in Australia and a broad understanding of the regulatory frameworks internationally;
• High level computing skills (including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Comprehensive understanding of the privacy principles governing health information; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 2 August 2026.

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Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sarah Piplica
Regulatory and Start-up Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials
Telephone: 07 5456 3939
Email: spiplica@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.