Casual Opportunity providing clinical trial support within the School of Health Sciences Administration
HEO 5 Step 1 $63.90 per hour plus Super
PHD and Masters Students highly encouraged to apply

About the opportunity

The Clinical Trial Support Data Collection Officer plays an important role in supporting clinical trial activities, leading data capture and entry operations to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also focuses on building strong relationships with key clinical trial stakeholders and contributing to quality outcomes by ensuring clinical trial procedures align with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Working under general supervision, the Clinical Trial Support Data Collection Officer performs tasks in accordance with defined responsibilities, making decisions within established procedures and prioritising work to meet deadlines. The role is responsible for resolving routine matters and contributing to the resolution of more complex issues as required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

working under the supervision of the study coordinator and trial lead, you will actively contribute to various clinical trial activities, assisting in the coordination and operation of trial
lead data capture and entry for a clinical trial, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other relevant regulations
review and enforce adherence to ethics guidelines, WHS requirements, and other relevant standards in the conduct of clinical trials
develop and maintain strong relationships with clinical trial stakeholders, participating in research meetings and facilitating communication among various entities.

About You

Currently studying or completed a qualification in Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of, or experience with the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or other similar conditions
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with experience providing high-quality customer service and responding to a range of enquiries.
High level of computer literacy and proficiency in common software applications
Experience in accurate data entry and record management
Strong organisational and time management skills

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Leah Edwards, Recruitment Operations by email to leah.edwards@sydney.edu.au

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM