- Salary Package: $70,609 (HEW 3.1) per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Two Full-time, fixed term 12-month program roles
- Based at Macquarie University (North Ryde)
The Role
We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals passionate about clinical trials. Be part of our Clinical Trials Trainee Program and get the opportunity to work with a world class Clinical Trials team in a supportive environment to do meaningful work whilst learning valuable skills and being exposed to all aspects of implementing Clinical Trials.
The structured program will run for 12 months including rotations with the clinical teams, start up team, quality assurance and laboratory teams of a busy clinical trials unit. The trainee will gain Good Clinical Practice and IATA accreditation and basic skills for an entry level position in clinical trials.
As a Clinical Trials Trainee, you will be expected to undertake entry level tasks assigned during the rotations and will gain skills in:
Communicating with trial participants and investigators,
Collecting and accurately filing documents to maintain a clinical trial investigator site file,
Submitting documents for Ethics review e.g. trial annual reports or trial amendments,
Drafting preliminary budgets for a clinical trial based on a protocol schedule of events,
Processing and shipping clinical trial samples to a central lab,
Preparing a clinic list and preparing for a clinical trial participant visit,
Collecting blood from a participant under direct supervision,
Collecting and recording vital signs and an ECG on a clinical trial participant,
Collecting and accurately recording concomitant medications and adverse events during a trial participant interview,
Completing data entry for clinical trial patient visits and addressing database queries,
Reviewing clinical trials records for inspection readiness,
Tracking and reconciling patient reimbursement for clinical trial visits.
AND so much more!
***Please note that we are hiring for 2 roles. Both successful candidates must start together on the same day for training purposes. The anticipated start date is between mid-Sept to early Oct, but this will be discussed and planned as applicable.***
About You
You will be an empathetic individual with a passion for clinical trials and working with participants. You will have initiative and work well as a collaborative part of a team. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills.
About Us
The Macquarie University Clinical Trials Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences was set up in January 2013 to provide patients with opportunities to participate in the latest medical advances in cancer treatment. The Program has since continued to grow with research into a range of therapeutic areas drawing from the University’s research centres and works closely with industry sponsors to deliver timely access to cutting-edge therapies and investigations into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of diseases. We have a team of over 100 staff working on well over 175 clinical trials for investigators who are involved and committed to clinical trials. The team is well resourced and supported and has a highly collaborative team culture.
Benefits:
12-month contract (full-time) with a possibility to lead to further employment opportunities
Opportunity to learn multiple aspects of Clinical Trials
Additional in-house training and certifications in GCP and Venepuncture
Mentorship from the CTU Training Manager
Rewarding & inclusive culture
To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, as well as your responses to each of the selection criteria below:
Progress towards or completion of a tertiary qualification in life sciences or health or a related discipline
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Time management skills with an ability to prioritise, manage competing tasks, and meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and computer skills
Please tell us about any exposure you have had to clinical trials, why you are passionate about clinical trials, and how you would benefit from this trainee opportunity.
This role will require:
Application Closing Date: Sunday 9th of August 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST).
Role-specific Enquiries: Please contact Nora Maher, Clinical Trial Training Manager, at [email protected]
General Recruitment Enquiries: Kate Williams – TA Consultant – [email protected].
**** Candidates for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents or individuals with full working rights for the duration of the employment.****
*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Applications Close:
28/07/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
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Flexible Work
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