About The Role

Full Time, Fixed Term – 12 months
Fitzroy location – close to the CBD and public transport
Exciting opportunity to build your career in clinical research
Work across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology clinical trials
Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary research team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Scientist to join the Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. In this role, you will support and coordinate clinical research activities across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology, with opportunities to contribute to research across Breast, Plastics and Urology. Working closely with investigators, clinicians, research staff, patients, sponsors and regulatory bodies, you will support the delivery of clinical trials from patient screening and recruitment through to ongoing trial participation, data collection and study documentation. You will ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with approved study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical and regulatory requirements, while maintaining high standards of patient safety, confidentiality and data integrity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in clinical research within a leading teaching and research hospital.

Classification: Grade 1 Scientist RX1 - RX7 ($63,674.00 - $91,785.20 per annum).

Your Responsibilities

You will

Support the coordination and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials across Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology
Assist with patient screening, recruitment, informed consent and ongoing trial participation
Maintain accurate and timely patient, trial, laboratory and regulatory documentation
Coordinate the collection, processing and management of research specimens and study data
Prepare and manage ethics and governance submissions, amendments and associated documentation
Liaise with patients, investigators, sponsors, Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC), Governance and other internal and external stakeholders
Support safety reporting and ensure trial activities comply with approved protocols, GCP and relevant ethical and regulatory requirements
Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure the integrity and quality of clinical research data
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality clinical research

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring

A relevant tertiary qualification in Science, Health Science or a related discipline
An interest in, or experience within, clinical research or clinical trials
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with patients, clinicians, researchers and external stakeholders
An understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research governance requirements, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally. You’ll enjoy

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
Access to Fitness Passport and an extensive range of participating fitness facilities
Regular professional development and learning opportunities
Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
A supportive environment that encourages work/life balance
A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne’s CBD
A culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement

About the Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research Team

The Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology Research team supports the delivery of clinical research across a range of surgical specialties, including Cardiothoracic and Surgical Oncology, with research activities also extending across Breast, Plastics and Urology. Working collaboratively with doctors, nurses, researchers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the department supports the safe and effective conduct of clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and relevant ethical and regulatory standards. Through high-quality clinical research, the team contributes to advancing knowledge, improving treatment and supporting best-practice patient care.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence .

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet relevant immunisation and vaccination requirements.

Closing Date

2 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au