EMR Research Liaison Coordinator
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
EMR Research Liaison Coordinator
- 4-months fixed term, full time opportunity (long service leave backfill)
- 80-hours per fortnight with monthly ADO's
- $92,856.40 - $115,658.61 AUD p.a. base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
About the role
As the EMR Research Liaison Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between research teams and the Parkville Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. You will be responsible for supporting researchers across Peter Mac by coordinating EMR related research activities, ensuring high quality communication, and enabling the optimal use of EMR functionality for research purposes.
Working closely with the Peter Mac EMR team, the Parkville EMR Research Team, the Office of Cancer Research, and broader precinct partners, you will act as a key liaison to help streamline processes, support research workflows, promote good governance practices, and enhance the use of digital tools that underpin world class cancer research.
This position will also contribute to EMR training and education for research staff, assist with workflow analysis and research related EMR enhancements, and support study teams with data requirements, research study builds, and problem solving. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential, as the role requires working across multiple teams and clinical and non clinical stakeholders.
About you
You will have good organisation and time management skills and possess excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
You'll bring with you:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field along and/or relevant industry experience
- Experience in clinical research
- Proven experience working in a team environment and ability to work well as a senior team member
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders as well as strong negotiation skills and ability to lead and influence others.
- Ability to pivot and problem solve to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- A good operational knowledge of a hospital department including relevant policies and procedures.
- Aptitude to learn quickly and apply knowledge across different contexts.
- Resilient and flexible approach to work.
- Enthusiastic and driven to improve care using process design and technology.
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 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: Clara Rosel Director of EMR Optimisation
Email: clara.rosel@petermac.org
Applications Close: 15 April 2026
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Position Summary
The Parkville EMR is a world-class system shared by The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to support high-quality, seamless healthcare and improve health outcomes for Victorians. The EMR is used by more than 15,000 clinicians and staff across the four health services and is delivered in partnership with Epic, a global leader in health information technology. At Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre our EMR is used daily by more than 2,500 clinicians and staff across our five campuses and is integral to how every clinical service operates.
As an experienced researcher you will be responsible for the communication between research teams and EMR as a key liaison coordinator, have a role in EMR education and training and providing support of researchers within Peter Mac in relation to research EMR workflows. This role will act as the contact pivot point between researchers, clinicians, supporting departments, the Parkville EMR Research team and the Peter Mac EMR team asneeded, with the aim to ensure comprehensive and timely communication, particularly regarding the build and maintenance of study records in the EMR. This role will ensure that all research staff at Peter Mac have provided with the service/skills required to conduct laboratory, translational and clinical research and to encourage good governance practices are adhered to.
There is an expectation that training or face-to-face support for staff may be required, though much communication may be done through online methods so strong communication skills are key. This role may also assist in EMR problem-solving, analysis of workflows and change management as EMR enhancements get delivered to improve processes and data quality.
While the role reports operationally to the Director EMR Optimisation, the role will need to have close working relationships with the Peter Mac EMR team, Office of Cancer Research (OCR), Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (PCCTU), other Peter Mac staff, Parkville EMR team and EMR stakeholders in the precinct health services.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
Dependant on qualifications and experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
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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.