Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  

• Part Time Opportunity (0.6FTE - 3 Days per week)

• Randwick, NSW
• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working environment

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $60,600 to $68,300 Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant who is motivated and detail-oriented to provide project administration and tracking support to all staff involved in the projects.  The Clinical Trials Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the coordination and administration of clinical trials conducted by The George Institute.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Track the progress of a clinical trial including patient recruitment, trial supplies and trial documentation
• Provide administrative support for designated clinical research personnel, including Project Managers, SPO, SCRAs and CRAs
• Process and track invoices and authorised clinical trial payments to selected vendors and investigational sites, accurately and in a timely manner
• Organise and schedule appointments/meetings, internally and externally, as necessary and prepare minutes of these meetings
• Coordinate clinical trial supplies and documents to investigational sites, as directed
• Act as a liaison between the PM/CRA and investigator sites, as required
• Assist in monitoring of timelines and resources
• Assist in pharmacovigilance activities such as collating & tracking Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and reporting to investigators
• Regularly update project tracking tools and systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be a Sydney based candidate
• Tertiary qualification in a health or science discipline
• Some understanding of medical terminology
• Relevant experience in a clinical research environment
• Our ideal candidate must have experience within clinical trials
• Basic knowledge of clinical trial processes and ICH/GCP guidelines desirable
• Strong general administration skills and experience.
• High proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook and the Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments
• Strong focus on quality of work.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The closing date for applications is 2 April 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.

With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, we have over 1000 people with >400 projects in over 60 countries. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

What we do

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Your Career at The George Institute

Not for Profit Salary Packaging:  Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation.  You will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries.  You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.  Visit www.smartsalary.com.au for more information

Flexible Working Arrangements:  We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best – onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

Professional Development Support:  Employee’s of TGI receive $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development

Employee Wellbeing Focus:  A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges

Global Collaboration and Impact:  Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries.  All focused on improving global health outcomes

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay 

• Learning and career development opportunities 
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave 
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location 
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact