Clinical Trials Project Manager

Req ID: 7600

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Surgical Oncology Clinical Trials

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Cancer Surgery

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Surgical Oncology Clinical Trials

Your Role In Our Future
Clinical Trials Project Manager – ERAS+

Fixed-term, Part-time role - 64 hours per fortnight.
Up to $96,570.76 (HS5) - $106,759.12 (HS33) base salary per annum - Full-Time equivalent pro-rated for Part-Time.
Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The Role

The Clinical Trials Project Manager will provide dedicated project management support for the ERAS+ Trial, a large investigator-led, multi-site implementation trial. Working closely with investigators, research teams and key stakeholders, the successful candidate will coordinate study start-up activities, sponsorship, ethics and governance submissions, site activation, regulatory compliance, project reporting and financial management to ensure the trial is delivered in accordance with approved timelines and regulatory requirements.

This is a fixed-term, 0.8 EFT position (64 hours per fortnight) based in Melbourne. The position reports directly to the Research Manager – Division of Surgery and works closely with the study leadership team, Director of Anaesthetics and Senior Research Manager, Clinical Research Unit.

Applicants should have demonstrated experience in clinical trial coordination, project management or health research, including managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Experience with clinical trial start-up, ethics and governance submissions, site management and regulatory compliance will be highly regarded.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience and specifically address their experience managing clinical research projects, clinical trials and/or multi-site studies.

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: Joanne Shafer
Contact Number: +61 3 8559-7166
Email: joanne.shafer@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 4 August 2026.

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Position Summary

The Clinical Trials Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of clinical research projects and clinical trials, including complex multi-site studies. The role has primary responsibility for ensuring studies are delivered in compliance with regulatory requirements, within budget, and in accordance with approved protocols and timelines, including proactive management of risks, issues and study performance.

The Project Manager works closely with investigators, CRU research teams, and key stakeholders, and acts as a central point of coordination and escalation for study activities across sites.

This role requires a high level of organisational capability, independent judgement and operational autonomy, particularly in the delivery of large investigator-led trials. This may include responsibility for the delivery of large, multi-site and methodologically complex trials (e.g., cluster randomised or implementation studies), requiring coordination across diverse health service settings and adaptive management of study activities.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

HS5

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.

Key Relationships

Internal	Clinical Research Unit Research Teams OCR / CRDO Centre for Health Services Research BaCT Ethics and Governance office Grants office Legal team Department and institute finance teams Administrative staff
External	Grant funding bodies Collaborative clinical trial groups Commercial companies and trial sponsors International collaborators University of Melbourne VCCC partners and collaborators

Skills

Essential

Relevant tertiary qualification in health, science, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in managing clinical trials, including multi-site studies and/or complex clinical research project management
Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Proven experience in budget development, financial tracking, and resource management
Experience in research monitoring and quality assurance processes
Experience contributing to or developing clinical research protocols
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification is desirable, but not essential.
Experience in oncology or a related clinical specialty
Familiarity with institutional and ethics governance processes
Experience in grant writing and/or contributing to successful research funding applications

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Project Management and Coordination	Lead the planning, implementation, and tracking of clinical research projects and trials Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure efficient study execution Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including investigators, research nurses, and support staff Monitor study progress and proactively address risks, issues, and delays Monitor and manage site performance against predefined response thresholds, including supporting adaptive changes to study implementation strategies where required
Site Management & Coordination	Support site onboarding and feasibility assessment, including coordination of site selection, eligibility confirmation and documentation requirements Act as the central coordinating point for participating sites, ensuring consistent processes and communication Oversee site initiation, activation and ongoing performance, including recruitment and data quality Work with sites to troubleshoot issues and support study delivery
Regulatory Compliance	Ensure all clinical trials and research activities are conducted in compliance with local, national, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ethics approvals) Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documentation, including ethics and governance applications Act as a key liaison between Investigators, Sponsor, and governance bodies Maintain accurate and up-to-date trial master files and essential documents Support audit readiness and coordinate responses to audits, inspections, regulatory queries Coordinate study activities across multiple governance frameworks and participating institutions, ensuring consistent compliance while accommodating site-specific requirements

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Budget & Financial Oversight	Ensure all clinical trials and research activities are conducted in compliance with local, national, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ethics approvals) Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documentation, including ethics and governance applications Act as a key liaison between Investigators, Sponsor, and governance bodies Maintain accurate and up-to-date trial master files and essential documents Support audit readiness and coordinate responses to audits, inspections, regulatory queries Coordinate study activities across multiple governance frameworks and participating institutions, ensuring consistent compliance while accommodating site-specific requirements
Research Monitoring & Quality Assurance	Oversee study monitoring activities to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity Conduct or coordinate internal monitoring and quality assurance across active studies Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance study quality
Protocol Development & Study Start-Up	Contribute to protocol development and review Collaborate with investigators on study design and methodology Lead or support feasibility assessments and study start-up activities Coordinate site initiation processes and investigator meetings
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting	Build and maintain effective working relationships with investigators, sponsors, and internal stakeholders Act as a primary point of contact for project-related communications Provide regular, structured reporting on study progress, implementation outcomes and site performance, supporting investigator and committee decision-making

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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.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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.