Clinical Trials Manager

Job Description

• Full-time, 2 Years Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 8.
• Blacktown Clinical School with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $118,969 – $132,069 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead clinical trials governance, compliance and operations across the Faculty of Health.

The Opportunity You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Faculty of Health’s clinical trials portfolio, supporting effective, ethical and compliant trial delivery from start-up to close-out. You will work across regulatory, contractual and institutional requirements to support trials that are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets and governance standards.

You will lead the development and continuous improvement of clinical trial governance frameworks, systems and processes. This includes providing specialist advice to senior stakeholders, investigators and external partners on trial operations, compliance, risk, resourcing, financial management and reporting.

You will also oversee ethics, governance and regulatory submissions, clinical trial budgets, financial tracking, invoicing, forecasting and reporting. Working with internal and external partners, you will support contract processes, stakeholder engagement, digital technologies and AI-enabled tools that improve trial operations, data management and performance monitoring.

What Success Looks Like:

• Clinical trials are delivered from start-up to close-out within agreed timelines, budgets and regulatory requirements.
• Governance frameworks, procedures and systems support compliant, efficient and high-quality trial operations.
• Senior stakeholders, investigators and external partners receive clear advice on operations, compliance, risk and financial management.
• Ethics, governance and regulatory requirements are managed accurately, including applications, submissions, amendments and reporting.
• Clinical trial staff and resources are coordinated effectively to support workload planning, capability and performance.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, science, nursing, business administration, research management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in clinical trials operations or management within a university, health, industry, CRO or research environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trial governance and regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP, NHMRC, TGA, ethics, privacy and institutional compliance.
• Proven experience managing complex clinical trial operations, including budgets, reporting, timelines, governance submissions, contract processes and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide high-level advice to senior leaders, investigators and external partners.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Bruce Shadbolt, Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1716Q.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 31 August 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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