SCHN - Clinical Trials Start-Up Manager

About this role

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until 7 September 2027 Position Classification : Health Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration : 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)  Hours Per Week : 24 Requisition ID : REQ683689 Location: Network Applications Close: Midnight on 14 August 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Edirisinghege on Natasha.Edirisinghege@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

BACKGROUND: The Clinical Research Centres (CRC), located at both The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and the Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH), conducts a wide variety of clinical research through a network of researchers and health professionals across the SCHN. Under the umbrella of Kids Research, the CRCs aims to translate new evidence into clinical care and treatment at both sites.

THE ROLE: The Clinical Trials Start-Up Manager will work across the SCHN at the following campuses, to lead and support clinical research start up activities, specific to the CRCs: • The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) • Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH)

This role encompasses managing administrative functions that support clinical research and the broader organisational unit, while fostering strong, professional relationships with sponsors, investigators, supporting departments, collaborators, and their teams through clear, consultative communication. The position also involves identifying opportunities to enhance processes across SCHN to improve quality, compliance, efficiency, and consistency in start up operations. Day to day accountabilities include: • Providing leadership, oversight and management of study start up activity from point of initial site approach, through to Research Governance Office (RGO) authorisation • Supporting feasibility assessments where required • Manage complex budget negotiations • Accurately negotiate, draft and finalise supporting department agreements • Review Clinical Trial Research Agreements in line with site expectations and local governance requirements  • Build and manage studies in the Clinical Trials Management System(CTMS) as per local site practices • Maintain an up to date understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks governing clinical research and applying this knowledge to informed decision making. • Preparation and submission of ethics and governance applications according to site and sponsor timelines • Provide continued support and encourage collaboration within the CRC start up team • Support the development and implementation of start-up systems and processes within the CRC • Financial management responsibilities related to study start up • Conduct efficient and accurate study handovers to clinical teams as required • Display high standards of accuracy and timeliness • Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s classification

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Trials Start-Up Manager will be responsible for supporting the clinical trials team, The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), Investigators, Collaborators and network research staff in the establishment of clinical trials being conducted within SCHN. The incumbent will take responsibility for study start up activities to ensure that SCHN is competitively placed to attract cutting-edge research opportunities and will support best practice in clinical research start-up.       The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).   Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)     How to Apply:   Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: • A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience with study start up or clinical trial management in a clinical research environment, or a combination of study and work experience. • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of legislation and guidelines for conducting clinical trials in Australia and experience in obtaining and maintaining ethics and governance approvals. • Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership, autonomy and initiative in relation to day-to-day problem solving, communication and decision making. • Demonstrated ability to meet and manage clinical trial study start up deadlines considering competing research and priorities including project, time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, have attention to detail, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a highly paced environment. • Strong computer skills and willingness to utilise existing and new systems for clinical trials project management and data including reporting. • Extensive experience in start-up activities for clinical research for commercially sponsored clinical trials; including budget development/negotiation, essential document preparation/management, and the submission of ethics and governance applications. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively; and take a consultative approach to ensure delivery of complex tasks to meet pre-defined time, budget and quality targets including exhibiting strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in liaising with a variety of stakeholders/audiences. • Demonstrate a culture of quality and patient safety in clinical research.

Child Safe Standards:   SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.  We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.     Additional Information:  SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required , overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au     For technical support please contact 1300 679 367   Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube