Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Technical Officer Level 4 (PN 69694)
Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 (Plus 12% Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Research Operations and Clinical Trials Closing Date: 28 August 2025
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
* 12% Superannuation.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Access to discounted gym membership.
* Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
* Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
* Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval).
About the Role:
The Clinical Trials Unit provides support for the conduct of clinical research at Canberra Hospital. The Unit currently has active trials in varying stages ranging from ethics submissions to trial close outs. The number of participants in each trial varies from approximately 1 to 1000 participants. These trials are either Pharmaceutical Sponsored trials, Collaborative or Investigator Led trials that are funded by grants such as the National Health & Medical Research Council.
The Clinical Trials Unit is establishing an in-house sample processing and coordination function to support the increasing volume and complexity of clinical research at Canberra Hospital. This newly created role will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of trial-related specimen handling, including processing, packaging, storage, transport, and documentation, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and sponsor requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical trial coordinators, sponsors, couriers, and laboratory partners to ensure efficient and high-quality specimen management. With support of the management team, this position will play a key role in establishing new workflows, documentation, and relationships to support a scalable and sustainable service. Experience with specimen processing techniques (e.g., spinning, aliquoting, freezing), logistics coordination, and a strong understanding of trial protocols and regulatory requirements is essential. While the role does not initially have direct reports, it is expected to contribute to service development and future team expansion.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
* Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply:
Please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.