Role title: Clinical Trial Coordinator
Role type: Permanent full time
Role grade: Health Service Manager (Grade /Registered Nurse (Year 1 -
Shift details: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 16:3
Department and location: The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR), Sydney
Salary: $81,748.17 - $121,497.00 (dependent on qualification and experience) + super.
Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney's premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About the role
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The Clinical Research Coordinator/Registered Nurse (Clinical Research) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred clinical trials within The Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
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Working as part of a multidisciplinary research and clinical team, the role supports the safe and effective conduct of research in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, Australian regulatory requirements and privacy legislation.
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Key responsibilities include participant screening and recruitment, coordination of study visits and trial schedules, patient and staff education, clinical trial data collection and management, biological sample coordination, monitoring visits, and responding to data queries within required timelines.
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The role maintains effective communication with patients, families, healthcare professionals, sponsors and research partners, while contributing to quality improvement, research capacity and access to innovative therapies.
For the Registered Nurse (Clinical Research): the role additionally provides evidence-based nursing care to clinical trial participants, including clinical assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation, clinical decision-making, care coordination, referrals and appropriate delegation within scope of practice.
About you
- with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency OR
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Holds or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications in clinical research and clinical trials or equivalent relevant work experience OR a combination of relevant work experience and study.
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Demonstrated leadership ability working in a team and ability to use own initiative
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Experience with secure data management, participant trial data collection, participant organisational skills, ability to rapidly master new concepts and skills and detailed knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions
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Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse in clinical trials that includes the integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking, data analysis and research principles including Good Clinical Practice.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in Oncology, Haematology and/or Research using effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment
What we can offer you
Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income-
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
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Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
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Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
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Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
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Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
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Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
Coming from NSW Health? Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 17 September 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
For more information and to apply, please
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
