Clinical Research Nurse, Infectious Diseases

Req ID: 6853

Date: 28 Jan 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Infectious Diseases

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Internal Medicine

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Sin

Infectious Diseases

Clinical Research Nurse – Infectious Diseases Unit

Ongoing | Full-time / Part-time options available
$111,930 per annum (pro rata for part time) + 5 weeks annual leave + ADO option + generous salary packaging

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join our Infectious Diseases Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class clinical research while delivering safe, compassionate care to patients participating in clinical trials.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN), you will work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and best-practice clinical outcomes. You will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical trials, providing expert clinical oversight under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Research team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering evidence-based, person-centred care to patients enrolled in clinical research studies.
Coordinating and managing clinical trial activities in line with study protocols.
Ensuring all trial procedures comply with the TGA Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95) and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
Providing clear information, education and support to patients, families, carers and colleagues throughout the research process.
Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to high standards of clinical governance.
About You

We are looking for a nurse who is:
- AHPRA-registered with strong clinical skills and a passion for patient-centred care.
- Interested in (or experienced with) clinical research and trial coordination.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy clinical and research environment.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards of ethical and clinical practice.
- Excellent in communication, with the ability to support patients and families navigating complex care and research pathways.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a highly experienced research team committed to improving infectious diseases outcomes.
- Contribute to innovative studies that make a meaningful impact in patient care and global health.
- Supportive environment with opportunities for learning, professional growth and development.
- Flexible working arrangements available.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Rachel Woolstencroft, Nurse Manager Rachel.woolstencroft@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 25 February 2026

Applications may close early should the suitable candidate be identified sooner
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Position Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse, Infectious Diseases Unit delivers safe compassionate clinical care; working collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes.

The Research Nurse provides expert clinical care and management of clinical trials under the supervision of the principal investigator (PI) and in collaboration with the ID Research team in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. The CRN also provides information and support to patients, relatives and carers of patient and colleagues.

Enterprise Agreement

Nurses and Midwives

Classification or Salary Range

YU13 - Research Nurse Level 2

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day

Key Relationships

Internal

Research participants and their caregivers.
Infectious Diseases Unit research team
PIs, Co-Investigators and associated clinical trial team members
Multidisciplinary team members.
All Peter Mac Clinical Research staff.
Clinical teams and departments in all relevant research activity and patient care areas – including Pharmacy, Pathology, Outpatients, Medical Day Unit, radiotherapy, volunteers, consumer advocates, theatres, ward nurses, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine.
Health information services department.
Human research ethics committee (HREC) and Governance Office (RGO).

External

Partnering/collaborating hospitals
Clinical Trial Sponsor representatives from pharmaceutical companies and
collaborative groups.
Research nurses and data managers at other hospitals.
External laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres.
Professional bodies such as ACTEC and ARCS.

Education

Skills

Essential

Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology, infectious diseases and/or haematology nursing experience, or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting.
Degree level education or other relevant further education.
Personal integrity and discretion.
Demonstrated excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
Research experience including working knowledge of Australian and International statutory and regulatory requirements including - TGA, FDA, EMEA

Desirable

Evidence of further education including post-graduate certification/diploma/continuous professional development specific to infectious diseases, oncology/haematology and/ or clinical research.
Comprehensive IT skills.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

As Demonstrated By

Ensure quality data and patient safety at all times

Demonstrate the ability to manage workload to ensure interests of patients on clinical trials are met and protocol requirements are followed.
maintain effective communication processes with stakeholders to ensure information is appropriately shared.
Work within and monitor standards of care in the defined clinical trial protocols, SOPs and practice guidelines of the clinical trials unit, hospital policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the clinical trial unit and organisation to ensure that clinical research practice is underpinned by current best practice.
Ensure that studies are undertaken in accordance with the terms approved by the institutional ethics committee and relevant governing bodies.
Demonstrates through practice, knowledge of ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
Demonstrates knowledge of each designated clinical trial protocol including procedures and documentation to ensure the safe and accurate conduct and recording of the study.
Be able to provide clinical care as required within their scope of practice and competencies, including the ability to administer neoplastic agents if required.
Use work practice guidelines and study specific documentation to ensure that data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Screen/register only appropriate patients for clinical trials as per clinical trial eligibility criteria. Follow patients as per protocol and, where necessary, facilitate participant withdrawal from a study in order to ensure the patients best care and the effective achievement of the study aims.
Show the communication skills necessary to educate and support patients and their carers as they participate in clinical trials.
Ensures informed consent is obtained according to relevant standards and be actively involved in the ongoing informed consent process.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities	As Demonstrated By
To undertake and participate in professional development and education	Participate in the teaching of nursing and medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team in regard to clinical research and associated guidelines, protocols and regulations. Demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing professional development and participate in performance review/appraisal. Undertakes additional training in order to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to implement new study protocols from a variety of clinical specialties. In conjunction with Research Nurse Manager, identify areas that require additional knowledge and work towards meeting the learning objectives set. Maintain up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge delivering care to allocated study clinical trial patients. Maintain mandatory training requirements as defined by hospital and nursing policy.
To function as an integral member of the clinical research team	Develops and participates in appropriate quality activities. Participates in unit meetings. Takes responsibility for ensuring trial patients are only seen and managed by appropriately delegated members of the trial staff Provide care to patients and their carers and ensure that protocol requirements are carried out according to protocol and without incident.
To effectively manage clinical research and trials research	Ensure conduct clinical research trials is in accordance with TGA ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. Practice always within current appropriate state and federal regulations and hospital policy. Make appropriate clinical and professional autonomous decisions as required and seek clarification where necessary. Provide clinical and professional advice relating to the conduct of clinical research to the Investigators and multidisciplinary team that is in accordance with relevant standards, unit operating procedures and hospital policy. Assist in the coordination of a portfolio of clinical trials as directed by the team leaders, showing the ability to appropriately prioritise workload and seek assistance from team members when required. Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet the requirements of research protocols and subject recruitment. Liaise with all involved groups/departments to ensure all biological samples are collected, processed, stored and shipped as per the clinical trial protocol requirements. Participate in clinical trial monitoring/auditing internally and externally as required to meet the regulatory and scientific requirements. Work effectively with pharmaceutical company representatives (CRAs) during monitoring of clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.