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Current vacancies

Clinical Trial Database Support Officer

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute seeks a Clinical Trial Database Support Officer to assist with database coordination for the Tong Research Group's international, multicentre clinical trials, including the SNAP and ASCOT trials. The role involves supporting research sites, resolving data queries, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining database records, with opportunities for involvement in governance submissions and other trial duties. 

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Monday, 15 July.

Clinical Trial Coordinator and Monitor

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute is seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator and Monitor to support two international adaptive platform trials: ROADMAP, focused on prosthetic joint infection treatments, and SNAP, the largest trial on Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections globally. The role involves facilitating site communication and coordination, handling governance submissions, data queries, site training, and monitoring visits, while working closely with the teams based at the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the Doherty Institute.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Monday, 15 July.

Project Manager - Cumming Global Centre

The Project Manager will manage the Centre’s agreements and activities with the State Government of Victoria and support key initiatives. Reporting to a senior leader, this role involves strategic project coordination, external engagement, and administrative services, collaborating with stakeholders to promote Centre activities and develop strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include implementing action plans, identifying new opportunities, managing grants, and ensuring compliance and impact measurement.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Sunday, 21 July.

Clinical Trial Manager

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute seeks a Clinical Trial Manager for the Australasian COVID-19 (ASCOT) trial, an international, multicentre study aimed at improving outcomes for hospitalised COVID-19 patients. The role involves managing ethics and regulatory submissions, data management, safety, and quality, and coordinating with another adaptive trial at Monash University (REMAP-CAP). This position offers a unique opportunity to manage an adaptive platform trial and collaborate with an experienced research team.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Monday, 29 July.

Project Manager - ISAAC Trial

The Department of Infectious Diseases seeks a Project Manager to oversee the ISAAC trial, a national, multicentre, randomised controlled trial starting recruitment in 2025. Responsibilities include conducting ethics and regulatory submissions, managing operational aspects, supporting trial nurses, and coordinating jurisdictional and committee requirements. Reporting to Dr. Katherine Gibney, this role offers a unique opportunity to manage a national trial within the dynamic environment of the Doherty Institute.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Tuesday, 30 July.

Finance Manager - Cumming Global Centre

The Financial Manager at the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (Cumming Global Centre) will lead financial services, reporting, and business support, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Reporting to the MRI accounting function and working with the CFO group, this role involves budget development, financial performance monitoring, and providing expert accounting advice. The manager will also prepare regular financial statements, engage with audit processes, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Sunday, 4 August.

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