Clinical Trial Assistant

As the Clinical Trial Assistant you will be responsible for providing clinical trial specific administrative screening recruitment and operational assistance and support to the Clinical Trial Coordinators. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support lab tests and develop some clinics visit skills under the guidance of the clinical trial coordinators.

As the Clinical Trial Assistant you will:

• Provide administrative support as needed for clinical research studies in accordance with international and national guidelines (e.g. TGA ICH-GCP and NHMRC) as per study protocols and delegated by the Operations Manager.
• Assist with study participant recruitment by supporting the design of recruitment material in line with sponsor and ethics approval and conducting pre-screening activities (e.g. phone calls emails)
• Draft format and prepare ethics submissions and amendments as well as other forms of communication and perform ad hoc project activities
• Design and maintain databases and online systems of trial specific databases (e.g. trackers enter data to electronic data capture - EDC) and high-quality study records.
• Assist study coordinators in in managing the flow of information; establishing and maintaining administrative systems including spreadsheets online booking systems and support onsite clinical study visits and assessments telehealth and phone appointments and phone/SMS follow ups.
• Perform routine research and project work including data collection and entry completion of study trackers and the preparation of trial closure at site and relevant archiving.
• Assist with scientific/lab tests study specific clinical consumables and equipment orders/rentals and adequate storage.

About you
To be successful in this position you will hold a Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field (e.g. health or science related field).

In addition to the above you will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills with experience in building and maintaining relationships
• Strong computer skills
• An understanding of the clinical sector and associated confidentiality

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (24 months) full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast location. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

 Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $82415 - $92456 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96426 - $108174 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about this role please contact Professor Evelin Tiralongo - Director Clinical Trial Unit on .

For further application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner on .

Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time