Deputy Research Manager
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Deputy Research Manager
• Ongoing, Part Time | 0.9
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
• Lead ground breaking radiation oncology research at the forefront of cancer care.
About the role
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Research Manager to join the Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO). This is a key leadership role within one of Australia’s most successful and dynamic radiation oncology research programs. The DRO at Peter Mac is the largest radiation oncology clinical research department in Australia, supporting a diverse and active portfolio of clinical trials and research projects across five campuses. The department is recognised for its innovative, investigator led research and strong collaborative culture. This role is ideally suited to a confident research leader who thrives in a complex, fast paced clinical research environment and is passionate about enabling high quality cancer research.
About you
You are a highly capable clinical research professional with demonstrated leadership experience in delivering complex clinical trial portfolios in a large healthcare or academic environment. You have a deep understanding of clinical trial governance, quality assurance and regulatory frameworks, and a strong commitment to ethical research conduct. You are confident leading teams, mentoring researchers and managing operational, financial and resourcing requirements across multiple studies. You thrive in fast paced environments, bring a solutions focused mindset, and are passionate about enabling innovative, high quality cancer research through strong systems, collaboration and people leadership.
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
• Flexible working hours
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. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. 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.
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: Angie Tran, Radiation Oncology Research Manager
Contact Number: [03] 8559 7125
Email: angie.tran@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 10th May 2026
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Position Summary
The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Research Manager in the leadership and effective management of clinical research and clinical trials within the Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO). The Deputy Research Manager will support the Research Manager in ensuring:
- Operational management of radiation oncology clinical trials and research projects across 5 Peter Mac campuses including feasibility, budget management and resource allocation.
• Management of a team of clinical trial coordination staff including training, professional development, workload and recruitment.
• Responsibility for quality assurance and improvement.
• Ensure all clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and in line with the regulatory, ethical and legal requirements outlined by ICH-GCP, the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and applicable laws and institutional policies.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of clinical research governance, leadership and strategy at Peter Mac.
• Have responsibility for the coordination and management of clinical trials, participants and clinical trials data undertaken by the team.
The Deputy Research Manager will deputise for the DRO Research Manager as required.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
1RV1-6
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO) leadership team • Radiation oncology clinical researchers • Tumour streams and Peter Mac clinical staff • Radiation Oncology clinical trials team • DRO Business Manager • Department and institute finance teams • OCR and Peter Mac Department research managers • Ethics and Governance office • Biostatistics and Clinical Trials (BACT) • PCCTU • Grants office • Legal team • Administrative staff |
| External | • Collaborative clinical trial groups (inc: TROG, ANZUP, ALTG, BCT, AGITG) • Grant funding bodies • Commercial companies and trial sponsors • International collaborators • University of Melbourne • VCCC partners and collaborators |
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Postgraduate degree in health sciences or equivalent. • Leadership skills, staff management experience and confidence and ability to make decisions. • Clinical research experience including clinical trials management, ethics & governance, feasibility, trial conduct and data management. • Knowledge and experience of the research grant application process and grant management. • Understanding of the quality needs for clinical trial research coordination and regulation • Demonstrated knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements including TGA, ICH GCP, National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and understanding of international regulatory and research governance requirements, (e.g. US Food and Drug Administration). |
| Desirable Requirements | • Demonstrated excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative, prioritise workload. • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and sound judgement. • Strong computer literacy and proficiency. • Research management experience in oncology and/or oncology clinical trials. • Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets. |
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Leadership in Clinical Research | • Supporting the DRO Research Manager in the delivery of DRO research strategy and program. • Deputises for the DRO Research Manager as needed. • Provides expert advice relating to the conduct of clinical research to members of the Department, across all 5 campuses. • Develops and maintains internal monitoring systems and continuos improvement cycles to ensure optimal clinical trials conduct. Report on quality assurance program and in conjunction with the DRO Research Manager, assess in accordance with quality KPI’s. • Provides expert advice, support and mentorship to Radiation Therapy researchers (RTS). • Participates in department and institutional clinical research forums and meetings. • Ensures the conduct of clinical research is in accordance with TGA ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and any other statutory and regulatory requirements (eg Privacy laws), in order to protect the research participants and quality of each study. |
| 2. Effective team leadership and oversight of radiation oncology research | • Plans for future clinical trials staff resourcing needs in line with the strategic plan and future cinical trial development. • Oversees clinical trial implementation processes (feasibility, ethical, management, financial and resources implications) in DRO to ensure that planned research studies are commenced with all required approvals and without undue delay. • Ensures effective practices and communication processes are in place to meet the needs of patients, relatives, investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team and the professional standards, regulatory and scientific requirements of each study. • In conjunction with the Director DRO, the Associate Director Research and in conjunction with the DRO Research Manager, maintains processes to determine which clinical protocols are undertaken within department resources. • Monitor clinical trial implementation and conduct including study metrics, recruitment and study budget. • Actively participates in day to day trial work, including responsibility for a direct trial load. |
| 3. Research Development, Support and Delivery | • Supports the DRO Research Manager in maintaining the grants database, departmental clinical trials database and regular updates regarding funding opportunities, regulatory updates and other relevant research information. • Provides advice and support to members of the Department regarding protocol development, implementation, apporvals and management. • Provides assistance with the grant application process, budget preparation and mentoring where appropriate. |
| 4. Financial Management | • Works with the Director of DRO, The DRO Business Manager, the DRO Research Manager and the Commercial Finance Partner (CFP) to ensure good oversight and management of research funds, grants and the research cost centre funds. • Monitor clinical trial budgets including milestone payments, trial revenue, trial expenses and reporting. • Work with CFP and trial investigators to develop clinical trial and research project budgets. |
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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.