Clinical Trials Research Nurse - Level 2

Req ID: 7646

Date: 4 Aug 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Haem B

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials

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

Haem B

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Clinical Research Nurse level 2

Full time, 2-year fixed term position available - 80 hours per fortnight.
Up to $115,289.20 (YU13) base salary per annum - (prior experience will be considered)
Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

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.

About the role

As Clinical Research Nurse, you will:

Provide direct patient care and monitoring of patient safety monitoring throughout the course of their trial participation.
Facilitate data collection, processing, and documentation
Manage trial logistics, screening participant eligibility, and coordinating schedules
Deliver high-quality service by working within and monitoring standards of care in the defined clinical trial protocols, SOPs and practice guidelines of the clinical trials unit, hospital policies & procedures and in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology 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.
Excellent communication, leadership and care coordination 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

About us - Haem B - Lymphoma team (Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit )

We are a high-energy team of nurses, study coordinators, clinical trial admin officers, and data clerks. Our trials portfolio ranges from FTIH to Phase III commercial, collaborative, and investigator-initiated trials. We are proud to lead trials for next-generation targeted therapies, chemo-immunotherapies, and novel gene therapies for aggressive and indolent lymphoma. We collaborate closely with our PIs and fellows to run successful trials and improve patient outcomes.

Our benefits

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

Access generous salary packaging options 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 relaxing rooftop garden spaces
Unmatched opportunities to develop your leadership skills and take your oncology nursing career to the next level
Access to postgraduate study support – we’re invested in your growth
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s

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!

This is your chance to make a real impact. If you're ready to join a world-class institution and lead a team that’s shaping the future of cancer care, we want to hear from you. Please submit a covering letter and CV outlining your experience, leadership strengths, and passion for oncology care.

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: Reyna Castaneda

Contact Number: 03 8559 7154

Email: reyna.castaneda@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 26 August 2026.

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Position Summary

This role will be responsible for the conduct of Clinical Trials within in the Department of Haematology & Medical Oncology. The Clinical Trials Research Nurse will coordinate the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the department, 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.

Enterprise Agreement

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024- 2028

Classification or Salary Range

YU13

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
• Multidisciplinary team members
• Clinical Trials Unit Staff
• All Peter Mac Clinical Research staff
• Clinical nurses in all relevant patient care areas - including SDS, OPD, ward nurses, diagnostic imaging nurses, apheresis and cell therapy nurses
• Principal Investigators, Co-investigators and associated clinical trial medical staff
• Departments implicated in clinical research external to CTU (pathology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, pharmacy, Cell therapies, BaCT)
•   Health information services department
•   Human research ethics committee (HREC) and Governance Office (RGO)

External

• Clinical Trial Sponsor representatives from pharmaceutical companies and collaborative groups
•   Cancer Trials Australia
•   Research nurses and data managers at other hospitals.
•   External laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres.
•   Professional bodies such as VCOG, COSA and ARCS.

Skills

Essential Requirements

•   Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology 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 Requirements

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

Key Accountabilities

1. To effectively manage clinical research trials

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 at all times 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 TGA ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans, unit operating procedures and hospital policy.
Co-ordinate a portfolio of clinicial trials as directed by the team leaders, showing the ability to appropriately prioritse 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 in order 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.

2. To undertake particpate in professional developement and education

Participate in the teaching of nursing & medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team in regard to clinical research and associated guidelines & regulations.
Actively participate in the delivery of the Unit education program.
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 preceptor, educator & 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

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

3. 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 patients and carers, investigators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team 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 & procedures to ensure adherence to and delivery of, a high quality service.
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 TGA. ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
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, and to liaise with the multiple stakeholders involved in clinical trials
Ensures informed consent is obtained according to standard hospital practice, ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans and be actively involved in the ongoing informed consent process.

4. 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.

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.