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Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed Term Full time
• Classification HS3
• Location Level 4, 607 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Multidisciplinary Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) and HER Centre Australia are internationally recognised leaders in psychiatric research, committed to improving outcomes for people living with mental health conditions through innovative clinical research and evidence-based care. Working within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, staff have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials investigating novel treatments for psychiatric disorders while being supported by experienced clinicians, researchers, and trial specialists.

The Role

MAPrc and HER Centre Australia are seeking a motivated and organised Clinical Trials Coordinator to join a dynamic research team coordinating clinical trials involving novel pharmacological interventions for psychiatric disorders.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative and impactful clinical research. The successful candidate will play a key role in the coordination of clinical trials, working closely with investigators, participants, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. The role offers valuable experience in clinical trial coordination, participant engagement, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.

The Clinical Trials Coordinator will primarily oversee investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials investigating novel treatments for psychiatric disorders. Key responsibilities include:

• Participant recruitment, screening, enrolment, and retention
• Conducting and coordinating clinical and research assessments
• Study coordination and management across multiple clinical trials
• Preparation of ethics and regulatory submissions and maintenance of study documentation
• Data collection, entry, quality assurance, and database management
• Preparation for monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor interactions
• Ensuring compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements

You will be highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in clinical research and mental health. You will enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining excellent relationships with research participants and external stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Honours degree or higher qualification in Psychology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Science, or a related discipline from a recognised university
• Demonstrated experience coordinating clinical research studies or clinical trials
• Sound knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics, and regulatory requirements governing clinical research
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and maintain high attention to detail
• Experience with participant recruitment, study documentation, data management, and research databases such as REDCap

Desirable:

• Experience in psychiatric research
• Experience coordinating industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership · Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships) · Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Ms Emmy Gavrilidis on (03) 9076 6913 or at emmy.gavrilidis@monash.edu.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 19 June 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.