Clinical Trial Co-ordinator (Ballarat)

An exciting opportunity awaits you!!

Our Ballarat service is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team in a permanent part-time position(20hrs/wk) as a Clinical Trial Co-ordinator (CTC), whilst we continue to grow the service and offer our community world-class care.

What we can offer you:

We have a range of benefits available to our employees to ensure they are supported and their work/life balance is prioritised. Offerings include:

• Excellent salary remuneration package as per the applicable Award + 10.5% superannuation.
• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation.
• Access to professional development leave, study leave, paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous support is provided for professional development opportunities to encourage staff growth and engagement.   
• Supportive coaching, mentoring, and credentialing programs are offered to guide you with your professional development.
• Quality Improvement (QI) training and comprehensive in-house support and assistance are provided for locally-based QI, research and education projects.
• Staff benefits include wellness and discount programs inclusive of access to free confidential counselling and coaching covering a range of areas including financial, legal aid and well-being support.

Our service:  

Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is located within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and is operated by Austin Health. Ballarat is a vibrant regional hub offering easy access to Melbourne, surf coast shire beaches and the greater Grampians region. With a growing population, low cost of living, outstanding schools and a vibrant community, Ballarat is an enviable location for your next career move. Our facilities include:

• Strong collaborative relationship with the Radiation Oncology team to promote and recruit to applicable trial activities.
• Integration with a range of affiliated services including Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, and a Wellness centre offering a broad range of support programs to promote our patient’s health in mind, body and spirit.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) using ARIA 15 Oncology Information System.
• Established clinical Trials and research program within BAROC, ensuring our patients are offered world class care. 
• Cohesive partnership with our metropolitan site in Heidelberg, enabling cross-campus support, communication and knowledge sharing.

Your role:

This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team environment and to support the increasing portfolio of investigator-initiated collaborative clinical trials, predominantly run through Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) to a growing service and region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for research studies undertaken at BAROC.
• Comply with the requirements of the Institutional Ethics Committee regarding the conduct of clinical research according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines for Good Clinical Research Practice (GCRP) and the “International Conference on Harmonization” (ICH) guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Provide a key resource in the development of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework in BAROC. Assist with the development and implementation of a project plan and ensure progress of key milestones are monitored and reported internally.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders within BRICC (eg Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Group) and Austin Health (Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials, Cancer Clinical Trials).
• Ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to patients involved in clinical trials and, where relevant, their families, in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams.

Your application:

If you meet the above criteria and are excited at the opportunity to join our team, where you will be encouraged and supported to explore your career path, whilst providing a valuable service to our broader community, please apply following the below guidelines.

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter
• Statement addressing key selection criteria, and
• Curriculum vitae including two clinical referees
• COVID Vaccination certificate

Please refer to the attached CTC position description for all criteria relevant to this position. The selection process will be determined by application review and invitation to interview to discuss your application.

Any enquiries on this opportunity should be addressed to Mr. Chris Hoyne, Acting Radiation Therapy Site Manager – BAROC.