Clinical Research Assistant

• Full time, ongoing role
• Salary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 4 $75,493 - $80,122 per annum plus super
• Generous salary packaging options available

About Cerulea
Cerulea Clinical Trials delivers ophthalmic clinical trials for Australian and international biopharmaceutical and medtech companies and is the home of investigator-initiated studies for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

• We are a fully owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of CERA and share its vision of a world free from vision loss and blindness.
• We are committed to delivering the best clinical trial experience for participants, clinicians, and sponsors for discoveries that will become therapies on world markets.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website. 

The role
Play a vital role in the conduct of industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials across a broad range of eye conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and more.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the conduct and coordination of clinical trials alongside research staff and clinicians
• Perform a range of patient assessments (e.g. visual acuity, OCT imaging, intraocular pressure, perimetry)
• Support clinical procedures and sample collection in accordance with trial protocols (training provided)
• Manage patient scheduling, communication, and accurate data entry
• Liaise with patients, sponsors, and healthcare staff to ensure smooth trial delivery.

Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in Orthoptics and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board
• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form productive professional relationships and communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of patients, particularly elderly patients, ensuring effective and compassionate communication and care
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new techniques and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade. 

To learn more about our work, please visit our website. 

Employee benefits

• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
• Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
• Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Weekly fruit boxes in the office.

How to apply
Submit a current resume and cover letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information about the role, please download the position description here or contact hr@cera.org.au. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team.

The role will remain open until we find a suitable candidate and applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the process. We encourage you to apply promptly.