Research Assistant, Clinical Trials

- Part-time (28 hours per week), Fixed-term (26 months) position
- Based at our Lismore campus
- Remuneration package up to $99,970 per annum, including 17% super

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game-changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life and providing a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is positively impacting our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast, and we pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

As a Research Assistant, Clinical Trials within our Faculty of Health, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Director, Healing Climate Trauma Initiative, Clinical Trials Manager, and Clinical Research Fellow to coordinate the implementation of  clinical trials with a focus on a stepped care clinical project. This position is key to the project as it is the point of contact for our Clinical Trials, and support the important Healing Climate Trauma Initiatives.

This is a world first project that will be conducting two clinical trials, the first one initially using compassion programs to help people in Northern Rivers who have experienced climate-related PTSD. The second trial will be a psychedelic trial over 2-3 sites with the aim to help people who still have resistant PTSD to help heal their relationship with nature and their mental health.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct all aspects of the clinical trial, from participant recruitment to data management, stakeholder engagement
• Maintain clinical trial administrative and governance systems, documents, records and files
• Support project leaders in monitoring and tracking the progress of clinical trial deliverables

This role requires an experienced research assistant that will have hands-on experience in coordinating and managing clinical trials, providing valuable insight into the research process and contributing to meaningful advancements in the field of Health.

We are seeking a candidate with a relevant tertiary qualification and a track record of success in clinical trials coordination or administration. This position is for an experienced Research Assistant that has worked in psychology/psychiatry and/or medical based interventions. Experience in the field of psychedelic therapy is preferred but not necessary. You need to be highly organised, be very aware of all requirements for GCP compliant clinical trial management and implementation (or willing to learn) as well as have very good communication skills with the ability to speak with a range of people who have undergone trauma.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will be required to engage with clinical trial applicants, project partners, stakeholders, and the project team with empathy and professionalism. In addition, candidates should possess:

• Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice certification (ICH-GCP), or ability to obtain prior to commencement, and demonstrated medical terminology knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills; high-level attention to detail and capability to record detailed information competently and accurately with ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Demonstrated well-developed written skills, with the capability to contribute meaningfully to project documents and research publications

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Part-time (80%),Fixed term (26 Months)
• Located at our Lismore campus
• HEW Level 5. The full-time equivalent (FTE) base salary ranges from $76,892 - $85,445, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $99,970

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Professor James Bennett-Levy

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 30 September 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.