• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: 12-month fixed term Parental leave contract
• Commencement: January 2025
• Remuneration: $100, 354 + 17% Super and Leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Kirby Institute, a global leader in health research at UNSW Sydney, is seeking a Clinical Project Coordinator to join the Therapeutic and Vaccine Research Program to support the setup, coordination and monitoring of clinical research projects, including international studies focused on treatments for respiratory infections.

The role involves project management across Australian and international sites, with a particular focus on research in low- and middle-income countries.

The Therapeutic and Vaccine Research Program conducts clinical studies on infectious diseases, focusing on HIV, hepatitis B, COVID-19 and related complications. Our trials evaluate the real-world effectiveness of new therapies and support research into disease mechanisms and treatment responses. We’ve helped set the global standard for HIV treatment and lead innovative trials aimed at optimising HIV care in resource-limited settings and reducing long-term health impacts worldwide.

The role of Clinical Project Coordinator reports to Senior Project Coordinator and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Graduate qualifications in biomedical science, nursing, or another medical field, or equivalent knowledge gained through education, training, or experience.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating project meetings to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery of objectives.
• Experience in coordinating and monitoring clinical trials to ensure adherence to study protocols, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel both nationally and internationally as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those with non-English speaking backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new software packages.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ (pro-rata)
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW.

Submit your application online before Sunday 24^th November at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment