Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this 12 month fixed-term (Parental Leave cover), full-time role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing early and late phase industry sponsored clinical trials. You will be part of the Epworth’s Haematology Clinical Trials Unit and report to the Haematology Clinical Trials Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating a wide range of blood cancer clinical studies from commencement to close out, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines.
• Recruiting and evaluating the suitability of participants for enrolment in trials and managing their participation, treatment, education and care throughout the study. 
• Managing the research study files, documentation, reports and lab work for each trial.
• Working closely and liaising with sponsors, investigators, nurses and other professionals both within the clinical trials team and externally

To be successful in this role, you will...

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical research coordinator role within a hospital or pharmaceuticals setting.
• Be highly organised with a proven ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical research environment
• Be a natural communicator
• Have a caring, supportive and empathetic approach, together with patience and the ability to listen to patients.  
• Be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team
• Be able to build effective working relationships with your colleagues, key stakeholders and sponsors.

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health and/or science.

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] 

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait as this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now…we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.