Clinical Trials Network Research and Operations Support

• Full time, fixed-term position until April 2028. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Brain and Mind Centre

• Exciting opportunity to provide research and operational support across a growing national network of over 300 researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and people with lived and living experience

• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Clinical Trials Network Research and Operations Support Officer will work closely with the Co‑Directors and Growing Minds Australia Executive Team to provide research and operational support across a growing national network of over 300 researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and people with lived and living experience that forms Growing Minds Australia (GMA). This is a national Clinical Trials Network dedicated to improving child and youth mental health by facilitating high quality, collaborative and impactful research and care. Your work will directly contribute to advancing collaborative clinical trials, improving research capability, and ensuring better outcomes for children, young people and families.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Co-Directors, executive team, Steering Committee, members, partner organisations and stakeholders to support network operations and coordination

• provide administrative support across GMA network activities and infrastructure

• manage stakeholder engagementand relationships across health, research and community sectors

• assist in planning and delivery of network events, meetings and knowledge sharing activities

• contribute to communications, advocacy initiatives and content delivery across websites, newsletters and promotional materials

• support data collection, reporting, financial tracking and preparation of materials for governance and funding bodies.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Clinical Trials Network Research and Operations Support who has:

• demonstrated experience in stakeholder management across complex environments

• experience working in a research‑intensive environment, including supporting research projects, infrastructure or initiatives

• knowledge of or experience in clinical trials, research protocols, ethics submissions or grant processes

• experience utilising social media platforms to support outreach, communication and awareness initiatives

• experience managing data, reporting, and project financials including budgets and invoice tracking.

• interest in child and youth mental health research.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Nicole Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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Thursday 11 June 2026 11:59 PM