Career Opportunities: Study Coordinator (44155)
Requisition ID44155-Posted -Cell Biology-Cancer-MCRI-Parkville-Australia-VIC- Job Function (1)
Role Type: 3x 12-month full time contract
Salary: $86,165 – $97,030 per annum plus superannuation
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Cancer Centre as a Study Coordinator at MCRI and contribute to groundbreaking paediatric cancer research. Working alongside leading clinicians and researchers, you'll coordinate innovative clinical trials that directly improve outcomes for children and families. The role offers exposure to cutting‐edge therapies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a globally recognised research environment.
What you'll do
* Coordinate and deliver paediatric oncology clinical trials
* Support children and families throughout trial participation with compassionate, patient‐centred care
* Ensure studies meet ethics, governance, and TGA ICH‐GCP compliance requirements
* Manage clinical trial data, adverse event reporting, and study documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
* Collaborate with leading clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to drive impactful research outcomes
What you'll bring
* Degree/Honours qualification in science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
* Experience coordinating clinical trials, research projects, or complex healthcare studies
* Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance requirements
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
* Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, patients, families, clinicians, and stakeholders
What you'll enjoy
* Contribute to life‐changing paediatric cancer research that improves outcomes for children and families
* Work alongside world‐leading clinicians and researchers in a globally recognised research environment
* Coordinate innovative clinical trials across diverse paediatric oncology tumour streams
* Gain exposure to cutting‐edge therapies and multidisciplinary collaboration
* Make a meaningful impact through compassionate, patient‐centred care and research support
* Develop expertise in clinical trials, research governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance
* Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
* Access a range of salary packaging options, including entertainment and novated leases
Who we are
Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem‐solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero‐tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision‐making at all levels of the Institute.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings.
Applications close: Friday 5 June 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time
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