Research Coordinator

About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $93,556 to $103,074 p.a. (AO4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The Research Coordinator for the Clinical Trials Multi-Specialties Team at Townsville University Hospital will play a key role in supporting the establishment, coordination and conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) standards.  The position provides operational, and administrative support across a range of clinical trial activities. This includes coordination of research governance submissions and reporting requirements, trial documentation and database management, meeting coordination, and broader unit administration.

Requirements:

• Highly Desirable: 
  • Previous experience providing administrative, governance or research support within a healthcare, medical research or clinical trials environment.
  • Experience supporting clinical research activities, including research governance submissions, ethics processes, clinical trial documentation or research coordination activities.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Theresa Joseph on (07) 4433 0495.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV685815

Applications close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.