• Barwon Health + hybrid work arrangements
• 0.8 Part-time and 12 months fixed term
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

 As a Clinical Trial Manager, you will:

• Lead end‑to‑end clinical trial governance, overseeing all regulatory, ethical, contractual and compliance requirements across a complex multi‑site trial.
• Drive strategic trial operations, including milestone planning, progress monitoring, recruitment oversight, safety and risk management, and GCP‑aligned implementation.
• Act as the central liaison for investigators, sponsors, clinicians and internal stakeholders, providing authoritative guidance and managing complex multi‑site communications.
• Build and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary team while embedding strong quality assurance, audit readiness, continuous improvement and robust documentation systems.
• Foster inclusive, collaborative partnerships across the University and trial sites, using strong problem‑solving, change leadership and stakeholder engagement to deliver successful outcomes

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) in a relevant health discipline, or extensive equivalent experience in clinical trials and research management.
• Proven experience coordinating multi‑site clinical trials, including recruitment, administration, data collection, safety monitoring and budget oversight.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial regulatory frameworks, ethics and governance processes, with the ability to design and implement risk‑assessment frameworks aligned with GCP.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to lead staff, manage timelines, resolve protocol deviations and respond to emerging trial issues.
• High digital literacy and data management capability, with strong time‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities effectively.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Samantha Dawson - Senior Research Fellow on samantha.dawson1@deakin.edu.au. 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 _PD_Clinical Trial Manager - HEW 8 130226.pdf

Applications for this position close on 26 April 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.