Research Project Officer - Oncofertility Clinical Trial Network

Job no: 0057245
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term until 31 August 2025
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Contribute to groundbreaking research in paediatric oncofertility care.
• Collaborate with leading experts to develop national guidelines and improve patient outcomes.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Officer to contribute to groundbreaking research in paediatric oncofertility care. Working closely with the Associate Professor Jayasinghe and the ANZCO team, you will play a pivotal role in developing national guidelines, utilising your clinical research expertise and fostering collaboration within the ANZCO Clinical Trial Network. Join our dynamic team at The Royal Women’s Hospital and University of Melbourne, where you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact on improving connectivity and care for young cancer patients across Australia and New Zealand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting international literature reviews of clinical questions and liaising with working groups and assisting with evidence tables.
• Coordinating projects, organising meetings and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
• Assisting with administrative duties and maintaining efficient systems.

Who We Are Looking For
You possess exceptional communication skills, adept at interacting with diverse stakeholders in the health and university sectors. Your strong organisational abilities and attention to detail ensure successful project delivery amid competing demands and deadlines.

You will also have:

• A degree, preferably in health sciences, biomedicine or related fields with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting systematic literature reviews, including relevant databases and software (Medline, PubMed, Endnote and Covidence).
• Previous experience in clinical research work and in research administration and support as well as an understanding of the principles and methods of research, in particular adhering to study protocols and skills in sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Previous experience in data entry and maintaining systems for compilation and storage of data, including knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health
The University Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Newborn Health plays a vital role in teaching MD medical students, with approximately 350 students spending 6 weeks each year in the department. The department's vision is to be a globally recognised centre of excellence in academic Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatal Paediatrics, with a mission to provide high-quality academic services in clinical, educational, and research activities, primarily in its major centres, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. The department has a strong research focus in areas such as maternal foetal medicine, neonatal paediatrics, women's health, infectious diseases, gynaecological oncology, and reproductive biology.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description