- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
- Salary RN.3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Temporary up to 28/8/26 and part-time working 15.2 hours per week
About the Role
As the Respiratory Clinical Trials Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping and leading high-quality clinical research within the Department of Respiratory Medicine. You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical trial management, from planning and budgeting to ethics submissions and the supervision of clinical research coordinators. With your strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills, you will ensure every trial is conducted to the highest standards, prioritising patient safety and wellbeing while adhering to ICH GCP guidelines and trial protocols.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with research leadership, contributing to advancements in respiratory care and patient outcomes. You will work closely with principal investigators and research teams, providing guidance and oversight to support excellence in trial delivery. If you are passionate about clinical research and are committed to fostering safe, ethical and innovative practices, this role provides an inspiring platform to make a meaningful difference.
About You
You are an experienced and dedicated nursing professional who brings strong leadership, clinical knowledge and a commitment to delivering excellence in patient care and research. Your ability to work collaboratively, foster innovation and support others will see you thrive in this role.
- Registered Nurse with current practising certificate and minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with proven ability in problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, drive change, and foster a supportive team environment.
- Sound knowledge of clinical research principles, ICH GCP guidelines, and contemporary healthcare standards.
About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.
With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.
Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.
Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 913131
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 10 October 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
913131 RD Respiratory Clinical Trials Manager - TQEH.pdf
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