Specialist, Clinical Trial Quality and Compliance

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive : on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses : Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Specialist, Clinical Trial Quality and Compliance you will :

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance : Implement quality assurance processes aligned with university policies, national and international clinical trial standards and legislation.
• Monitor and Report : Conduct internal audits and generate data to track and report on clinical trial quality and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong relationships across internal and external collaborators to support compliant trial delivery.
• Educate and Empower : Develop training materials and foster continuous learning to promote high-quality clinical trial practices.
• Drive Inclusive Excellence : Lead change, encourage innovation, and promote collaboration to achieve impactful, inclusive outcomes.
• Lead with Autonomy : Take ownership of the role, work independently, and shape the position to drive innovation and lasting impact.

To be successful, you’ll have :

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research, with a focus on clinical trial governance, conduct and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for clinical trials.

Here's how to apply :

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Victoria McMorran- Manager, Clinical Trials Governance and Sponsorship on (

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For a copy of the position description, please see below :

PD- Specialist, Clinical Trial Quality and Compliance.pdf

Applications for this position close on 28 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.