We're Hiring!

• Lead excellence in clinical trials making a real difference
• Full time 36.25 hpw | Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027
• Excellent benefits including flexible work arrangements and leave allowances
• HEWL 6 $85,816 - $92,948 + 17% super
• Located in Townsville where you can have a tropical lifestyle and a career!

Join the Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease (QRCPVD) as a Senior Clinical Research Worker, where you will support the delivery of ethically sound, regulatory-compliant clinical trials and studies. You'll work closely with research teams and external partners to manage patient recruitment, oversee trial documentation, and ensure robust data collection and reporting processes—all while promoting Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and patient safety.

What you’ll do:

• Guide clinical research teams on compliance with ethical standards and GCP guidelines
• Coordinate ethics submissions, trial agreements, site assessments, and study documentation
• Recruit and assess patients for clinical studies, ensuring accurate and secure data handling
• Procure and manage clinical trial supplies in accordance with WHS and confidentiality standards
• Foster collaboration with external agencies and internal teams to streamline trial delivery

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in clinical research, including patient recruitment and ethics submissions
• A strong understanding of GCP and regulatory frameworks
• High-level communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong administrative, organisational, and data management abilities
• A Class C driver’s licence and full COVID-19 vaccination (as required for health roles)

The Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease (QRCPVD) is a world-class research centre based at James Cook University, dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of peripheral vascular conditions. With a strong focus on addressing the unique health challenges of tropical and regional communities, the Centre brings together clinicians, scientists, and researchers to conduct cutting-edge clinical trials and translational research that directly informs patient care and health policy.

Why JCU?
James Cook University is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics. With a strong focus on health, science, and community impact, JCU offers a supportive and dynamic research environment. Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave entitlements, and a team culture that values innovation, integrity, and respect. we support and empower our people through the provisions of:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• A range of flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and be part of a world-renowned research centre making real change in vascular health.

Click the ‘apply’ button to fill out an application form or apply directly via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role. 

Applications close on Sunday 13 July at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Sandra Burrows on 4781 5715 or via email Sandra.burrows@jcu.edu.au

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.