Nsw study coordinator (sydney)

Opportunity

GarvanInstitute of Medical Research, a global leader in biomedical research, invites applications for the role of IMPROVE‐SCA NSW Study Coordinator. The position supports the Clinical Genomics Laboratory, led by A/Prof Jodie Ingles, in using genomics and genetic counselling to improve care for families with genetic cardiovascular disease.

Salary and Employment Type

Salary up to $88,800 per year plus 14% superannuation and salary packaging (depending on experience). Two‐year fixed‐term contract.

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging to reduce income tax and boost take‐home pay (maximum $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accommodation).
• Ample opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Stimulating, diverse, and highly international research environment.
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g., variable start/finish times.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents with paid superannuation.
• Additional leave options – cultural leave, conference leave, community service, study leave.
• Discounted health insurance and lifestyle discounts through community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all aspects of the study for NSW recruitment and data collection.
• Support ambulance and other services to recruit eligible NSW families to the SCA registry and ensure completion of baseline data and surveys.
• Manage NSW ethics, governance, and legal agreements, ensuring the site is a key recruiting location.
• Collaborate with the IMPROVE‐SCA Program Manager, case workers, and clinical staff to facilitate study success.
• Proactively develop and implement effective processes and new tools to enhance project management.
• Develop, facilitate, and manage an overarching consumer panel that includes stakeholders from across Australia.
• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with key NSW SCA stakeholders, including consumers, patient advocacy groups, clinicians, ambulance, pathology, and others.
• Assist with overall operation and project management of NSW participants in the SCA registry and broader IMPROVE‐SCA study, coordinating with other state‐based coordinators to ensure national consistency.
• Comply with Garvan's Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy and WHS management system at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Medicine.
• Experience in project coordination and medical or clinical research.
• Experience dealing with research participants.

About Garvan

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent medical research institute in Sydney delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis. Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.