Clinical Research Manager

Are you interested in a new challenge and keen to develop or strengthening your management skills in the research sector? Do you have an understanding of health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have experience working with research participants, patients or community members?If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. About the Role:Menzies is looking for a Clinical Research Manager for clinical trials focused on improving child respiratory health (for example probiotic therapy, and vitamin D supplementation).The Clinical Research Manager will be responsible for trial management and oversight including financial management, staff supervision and mentoring, study governance requirements, and study reporting. The manager will ensure that the research adheres to the standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. The manager will lead participant recruitment, clinical assessments study visits, data collection and data entry.. The manager will engage with hospitals, clinics, communities and relevant governing bodies to achieve the study outcomes. This position will be based in Darwin and will require travel to remote communities (by light aircraft or 4WD) for up to 3 days per trip and 5 times per year.What you will bring to the roleAs an enthusiastic, qualified Professional you will have extensive experience in managing projects and/or relevant experience working in maternal/child health or in remote Indigenous community health environments such as within communities, hospitals and health service settings in the Northern Territory.In addition, this role requires good communication skills (both orally and in writing) and the ability to engage with Aboriginal people and people from diverse cultures as well as the ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and academic colleagues. Why MenziesMenzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter. Benefits of working for MenziesExciting career opportunity with one of Australia’s leading health research institutes.Base salary of $102,636 - $111,778 (GSL 8) per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration salary package including superannuation of $128,260 - $138,682 per annum, pro-rata). significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditions6 weeks annual leave16 weeks of parental leave If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Dr Michael BinksSenior Research FellowChild Health DivisionVia email: michael.binks@menzies.edu.au  How to Apply:Applicants are required to provide:Cover letterCurrent resume (CV) with 2 refereesResponses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; andAny other relevant supporting documentation. To obtain the Position Description, or for more information on how to apply for this position, please visit Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or phone Human Resources on 08 8946 8626. Closing date:  Sunday, 11 June 2023. As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify First Nations voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.For more information on how to apply for this position please visit: https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/Information_for_applicants/  To view a Position Description please click the below link  Position Description_Clinical Research Manager AUD Darwin 0800