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Position: Regional Clinical Trials Coordinator - Study Start-up Specialist Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract - 28/09/2026 Hours: 76 hours per fortnight Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region, offering a wide range of acute, sub-acute, aged care, and community services. In line with the Enabling Infrastructure for Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trials initiative and the Australian Teletrial Program (NHW is recruiting regional Clinical Trial Start-up Coordinators. These roles focus on implementing the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) in collaboration with the Regional Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre (RCCC). The Coordinator will work with Northeast Health Wangaratta, Goulburn Valley Health, and La Trobe Regional Hospital, providing study start-up coordination and consultation to support clinical trials and teletrials in rural and regional Victoria. Clinical trial coordinators are vital in sourcing, establishing, promoting, and building efficient processes and systems for clinical trial implementation, with a focus on Teletrials. Responsibilities include study start-up activities, supporting study coordination, and advising on care and participant management throughout the trial. The Coordinator will collaborate with clinicians and research staff across disciplines to establish clinical trials and teletrials in rural/regional health services. Our Region: Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000, serving a community of around 100,000 in the northeast. Located 2.5 hours from Melbourne via Hume Freeway, with direct flights from Albury to major Australian cities. Features over 11 schools, including private Catholic and Anglican options. A popular year-round destination with national parks, small towns, restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddling, and rail trail cruising. Visit Wangaratta High Country Snow Benefits: Competitive salary, novated leasing, and full salary packaging options, including relocation costs. 5 weeks annual leave plus an additional week for employees working 10+ weekend shifts. Full-time staff can purchase extra leave. Option to swap public holidays for religious or significant days. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and discounted gym memberships. Social Club and support for a diverse workforce. Application Process: For inquiries, contact Jacqui Verdon at (03) 5722 5149 or jacqui.verdon@nhw.org.au. Confirmation of Influenza vaccination or medical exemption is required; COVID vaccination is strongly recommended. The position description (PD) is available for download at NHW Careers. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD and submit an Employment Statutory Declaration with their application. Apply online via the NHW careers page or through the provided link. Additional documents can be uploaded after completing the key criteria section. Applications close on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Note: NHW does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr