**Are you an administration superstar looking to make a difference within our team? Join the MS Research team on a part-time basis - 16 hours per week**
**Remuneration**: $34.46 - $35.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time for 12 months
**Position Classification**:Admin Off Lvl 3
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal / Worimi Country (onsite)
**Hours Per Week**: 16
**Requisition ID**:REQ533769
**Applications Close**: Sunday 19th January 2025
**_Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion._**
**About the team**:
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team at the John Hunter Hospital is dynamic group of multidisciplinary professionals working to support people with neuro-immunological diseases. It is led by Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, and members of the team are situated in both the JHH and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). The Clinical Trials group are currently involved in several Phase 2 to 4 international pharmaceutical trials as well as national Collaborative Research Group trials with both MRFF and industry funding. This is a part time 16h/week position and supporting role to help managing the ever increasing administrative load associated with clinical trials. There is a possibility of renewal after one year.
**About the role**:
The person in this role will provide administrative assistance to the research team, in particular with regards to planning and minuting meetings with stakeholders, administrative duties related to financial aspects of research and pharmaceutical trials as well as invited speaker engagements and paid contracts for the lead investigators. This may include but is not limited to raising purchase requisitions, paying invoices, receipting, and record keeping. It may also involve collecting financial documents from multiple sources and organising in a single electronic data file (scanning) for the purposes of reporting or auditing.
Other administrative duties associated with clinical trials may include information/document gathering for all research and pharmaceutical trials both in REGIS (NSW Health) and in RIMS (UoN) in a timely manner, which may include typing, obtaining signatures, typing reports and amendments, basic data entry, and assistance with scheduling appointments, preparing required documents (printing for hard copy signatures or entering DocuSign information) and notifying all required parties of the requirements. The person will be supported by a team of senior research coordinators, the lead investigator and the clinical secretary when required.
- **We are seeking a team member who**:
- Is enthusiastic and confident in their verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoys being part of a collaborative team
- Is organised and understands the need for attention to detail
- Has knowledge of financial management systems (ie procurement) will be an asset to this job.
The person will be supported by a team of other senior trial coordinators and researchers, and the clinical secretary who has advanced knowledge of many hospital systems such as iPMS for the purposes of bookings.
**Why join us?**
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Need more information?**
1) Click here for the Position Description
3) An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This is a Category A position_. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with _NSW Health policy directive _PD202_4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious_ Diseases_ for Category A positions prior to offer. _All n