This 40-week program provides successful applicants with the opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills and practical experience in clinical trials at Royal Melbourne Hospital (metro-based), starting early February 2026 (40-week program).
A stipend to contribute towards living expenses will be provided. Applicants currently living outside metropolitan Melbourne must be prepared to relocate or travel at your own expense for this opportunity.
This internship opportunity is part of the VCCC Alliance’s SKILLED Internship Program, located in Victorian-based clinical trial units and/or office for research. Through the internship program, the VCCC Alliance is committed to developing a highly skilled clinical trial workforce with the aim of expanding clinical trial activity, access, and patient participation in clinical trials across Victoria. The program aims to develop successful applicant interns into competent job-ready Study Coordinators (SC) in the clinical trial unit or RGO setting at the conclusion of the 40-week program.
As a SC intern, you will participate in a structured learning program, including onsite supervision at a clinical trial unit and/or research governance office. There is a requirement to attend placement 5 days per week for the duration of the internship. You will be provided with comprehensive training and expert mentoring while completing practical, real-world tasks to develop your skills that are designed to competitively position you for an ongoing role in the clinical trial sector.
Study Coordinator (SC) Internship
The SC intern is required to complete a number of set pre-orientation online learning modules, and an initial one-week in person orientation program. This is followed by a 39-week structured on site experience which integrates formalised learning and practical placement experience.
During the internship, the SC intern will experience how a clinical trial unit functions and will assist with the coordination of clinical trials under the supervision and guidance of the host site team to ensure that all clinical trials are managed according to the International Conference for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and maintain the safety and protection of trial participants and the integrity of trial data subsequently collected.
Training will include the development of core clinical trial knowledge, skills, and experience in the areas of:
During placement, the intern will undertake a process / quality improvement project in consultation with the host site. They will monitor a clinical trial process, identify areas for improvement, and in cooperation with the host site, implement, report and present on the ‘improvement’ activity.
As a part of the SKILLED Clinical Trial Internship Program, interns are provided a stipend to contribute toward cost-of-living expenses. Interns will be disbursed a stipend at scheduled time points over the program.
Closing Date: All applications must be lodged by 11.59 PM Monday, 8 December 2025 to [email protected]
Successful candidates will be aligned to match the requirements of the site and cohort and must be available to commit to the full-time placement for the duration of the internship (40 weeks).
Applications to be addressed to the SKILLED Internship team. Applications must include a resume and 1-2 cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications without these inclusions will not be progressed.
VCCC Alliance endeavours to review all applications submitted in a timely manner and communicate the outcome to all applicants via email. The SKILLED internship program receives a high volume of applications and appreciates your patience with scheduling interviews.
Candidates recommended for interviews will be provided with a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to the interview.
Further information and a copy of the roles and responsibilities is available here.
FAQs can be found here.
Hear directly from a host site, the Royal Children’s Hospital, about the SKILLED internship program here.
Hear from a previous SC intern, Lisa Bell here.
Please review this information prior to contacting VCCC Alliance directly. If your question is not covered in the available information, please email contact the SKILLED team via [email protected]
Despite having some of the best cancer outcomes in the world, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death and disease burden in Victoria. The VCCC Alliance is a joint venture of academic, research and clinical member institutions working together to change that.
We do this in alliance with our 10 joint venture members who include Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, WEHI, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Western Health – more detailed information here.
Through the VCCC Alliance, we are collaborating and working to improve systems, educational offerings, equity and inclusion in cancer research and prevention to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into better outcomes for all people affected by cancer across Victoria.
The SKILLED internship program involves not only alliance members but also other metropolitan and regional clinical trial units across Victoria.
The VCCC Alliance is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification, and victimisation.
The VCCC Alliance makes decisions based on merit based on employment, engagement, promotion, and reward. We are committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion throughout all of our operations. This commitment is set out in more detail in the VCCC Alliance Equal Opportunity Policy and Bullying Prevention Policy.
The 2026 SKILLED Clinical Trials Internships program is supported by the Victorian Government.
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