Finance, Contracts & Project Manager Level 1 - Clinical Trials Unit MNCCI - Coff

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ701272

Applications Close: 5th November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

About the Role

Join a growing Clinical Trials Unit delivering innovative cancer research to our community. As Finance, Contracts & Projects Manager, you will lead the financial and contractual management of a diverse clinical trials portfolio, ensuring studies are financially sustainable, compliant and successfully delivered.

Working closely with investigators, sponsors and research teams, you will oversee budgets, contracts, financial reporting and business improvement initiatives that support the ongoing growth of the Unit.

About You

You are a finance, business or contract management professional with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. You enjoy solving problems, building relationships and using data to drive better decisions.

You will bring

•        Experience in finance, business, contract management or a related field.

•        Strong financial analysis, budgeting and reporting skills.

•        Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

•        Confidence learning and administering digital systems and databases.

•        Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

•        Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.

•        A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Experience in healthcare, clinical research or regulated environments is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

•        Manage the full financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including budgets, invoicing, reconciliations and study close-out.

•        Develop, review and negotiate clinical trial budgets and contracts.

•        Monitor Unit financial performance, forecasts and reporting.

•        Provide financial and contractual advice to investigators and research teams.

•        Support governance, audit and reporting requirements through effective use of financial and clinical trial management systems.

•        Lead business improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, financial sustainability and operational performance.

Why Join Us?

•        Be part of a dynamic and expanding cancer clinical trials service.

•        Contribute to cancer research that improves outcomes for regional patients.

•        Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

•        Drive innovation, business improvement and strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who wants to combine finance, contracts and project management with meaningful work that makes a difference to patient care and research.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. ?These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kaarin Goeldner on [email protected]

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