Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), Department of Health. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant with ORI you will support satellite and primary sites across Queensland to implement the Australia Teletrial Model to ensure improved access to clinical trials for rural, regional and remote patients in Queensland. This role requires clinical expertise as well as clinical research coordinator expertise in order to facilitate key operational functions across clinical trial sites ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for research ethics, governance and the safe conduct of clinical trials. This is a fixed-term temporary opportunity (12 months) with full-time hours located in the coastal city of Townsville.

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What you'll do 

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), Department of Health. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant with ORI you will support satellite and primary sites across Queensland to implement the Australia Teletrial Model to ensure improved access to clinical trials for rural, regional and remote patients in Queensland. This role requires clinical expertise as well as clinical research coordinator expertise in order to facilitate key operational functions across clinical trial sites ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for research ethics, governance and the safe conduct of clinical trials. For further details of this role and its key responsibilities, please see the attached role description. 

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Experience as a senior clinical research coordinator or research unit manager within large health systems would be highly advantageous. 
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH GCP guidelines and the Queensland Health Research Ethics and Governance Directive and Research Management Policy.
• Demonstrated significant operational and strategic experience in research ethics, governance and clinical trials processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to establish and manage productive professional relationships and networks with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible and agile professional mindset and approach, including the ability to manage multiple and complex responsibilities, show initiative, problem solve complex tasks and work autonomously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CPSS642259 Clinical Nurse Consultant NG7 RD (PDF, 1.07MB)
  Role Description