• 12 months, fixed-term
• Full-time (0.8 FTE also considered)
• Parkville location
• $78,539 to $93,125 p.a. (FTE)

About The Role

Are you passionate about clinical research and looking for an opportunity to contribute to studies that make a real difference to people's lives?

Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA), based within The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join our growing Clinical Operations team. In this role, you'll support the delivery of innovative academic and commercially sponsored clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.

You'll work alongside experienced clinical research professionals, investigators, sponsors and study sites to ensure studies are delivered to the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will play a key role in the management and monitoring of clinical trials from start-up through to close-out. Working across a diverse portfolio of neuroscience and other clinical research projects, you will help ensure studies are delivered efficiently, compliantly and successfully.

What You'll Do

• Conducting site monitoring visits and follow-up activities.
• Building strong relationships with investigators and study coordinators.
• Supporting study delivery against project timelines and milestones.
• Maintaining audit-ready trial documentation and essential study records.
• Ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

About You

We're looking for someone who is collaborative, organised and passionate about clinical research.

You will bring:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least one year of clinical research experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, hospital or academic research environment.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations.
• Experience managing clinical trial documentation and essential study records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a CRA, Study Coordinator, Clinical Trial Coordinator or similar role.
• Neuroscience, neurology or mental health research experience.
• Experience working within a quality management system environment.
• Exposure to commercially sponsored clinical trials.

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close 16 October 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading research environment within the Florey Institute
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work on impactful clinical trials advancing neuroscience research

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.