Research Fellow - Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer

Req ID: 7951

Date: 26 Oct 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Health Services Research

Division: Cancer Research

Department: Health Services Research

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

Health Services Research

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer - Nursing Research Fellow

2-year fixed term, part time position - 53.2 hours per fortnight.
Up to $111,577.00 - $144,413.00 base salary per annum (full-time equivalent pro-rated for part-time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
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.

Fantastic opportunity for a Cancer Nursing Researcher to work with a leading team of multidiscinplinary Health Service Researchers!

About the role

The Nursing Research Fellow is an independent or semi-independent researcher who contributes to the Centre for Health Services Research (CHSRC) research program including the design, conduct, and dissemination of high-quality research that contributes to Peter Mac’s research and organisational strategy.

A priority of the Nursing Research Fellow role while working under the strategic direction of the senior researchers and Nursing Research Program lead is to support the achievement of the goals and objectives of the CHSRC strategic plan that aligns with the broader Peter Mac Research Strategy. This role also supports the delivery of the CHSRCs research program by leading smaller projects or defined components of larger initiatives.

The Nursing Research Fellow is expected to build a strong research track record, develop methodological expertise, and contribute to collaborative research activities.

Up to $111,577.00 - $144,413.00 base salary per annum. Full-time equivalent, pro-rated for part-time, dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

About you

You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to contribute to high-quality research design, delivery and analysis.

You'll bring with you:

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant research discipline.
Demonstrated research capability through publications or equivalent outputs
Experience contributing to competitive research grant applications (national and /or international)
Experience managing research activities for complex studies.
Experience with ethics preparation and submissions
Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to highest standards of research integrity
Ability to work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary research team

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 (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
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: A/Prof Priscilla Gates

Email: Priscilla.Gates@petermac.org

Phone number: 03 855 00000

Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday 16 November 2026.
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Position Summary

The Research Fellow is an experienced health services researcher responsible for the delivery of high-quality research projects within the CHSRC program that inform improvements in cancer service delivery, evaluation, data use and system performance.

Working under the direction of the Senior Research Fellow, Principal Research Fellow and Program/Core Lead, the Research Fellow manages stakeholder coordination, data analysis and production of research outputs. The role plays a critical part in ensuring research projects are delivered on time, with methodological rigour and in close collaboration with clinical and health service partners.

The Research Fellow is responsible for ensuring projects are executed to a high standard and translated into usable outputs for academic, clinical and service stakeholders. The Research Fellow builds research independence through progressive responsibility for research outputs, grant development, research supervision, and knowledge translation.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

Level B (Research Fellow)

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.

Key Relationships

Internal

CHSRC Program Leads
CHSRC research and support staff
Office of Cancer Research staff
Professional Services staff
Office of Cancer Education
Collaborators and clinical research staff and students
Peter Mac clinical staff

External

Peter Mac patients, carers and supporters
Parkville Precinct partner organisations (E.g. Royal Melbourne Hospital)
Parkville Local Health Service Network Organisations (E.g. Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Parkville Youth mental Health and Wellbeing Service)
VCCC Alliance member hospitals, rural and regional hospitals managing cancer
Collaborating investigators/researchers and their support staff at other institutions (E.g. WEHI, MCRI)
Universities & Professional Bodies

Skills

Essential

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant research discipline.
Demonstrated research capability through publications or equivalent outputs
Experience contributing to competitive research grant applications (national and /or international)
Demonstrated ability to contribute to high-quality research design, delivery and analysis
Experience managing research activities for complex studies.
Experience with ethics preparation and submissions
Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to highest standards of research integrity
Ability to work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary research team

Desirable

Experience supervising or coordinating research staff.
Demonstrated high-level expertise in one or more specialised research methods or analytical areas.
Experience working with health service or clinical stakeholders, and/or consumers and people with lived experience

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Project Delivery and Coordination

Demonstrated by:

Manage timelines, documentation, ethics, and reporting requirements
Prepare ethics submissions, amendments, reporting and governance approvals for specified research projects
Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and governance requirements throughout the research lifecycle
Implementation of research protocols and study procedures
Liaise regularly with clinical and service stakeholders

Key Performance Indicators:

On-time delivery of project milestones and outputs
Regular engagement with ≥2 clinical or service stakeholders
Compliance with ethics, governance and reporting requirements

2. Data Management and Analysis

Demonstrated by:

Conduct data collection, cleaning, management and analysis
Apply appropriate methodological approaches under guidance of senior researchers and program/core lead
Consistent application of research standards across projects, including high standards of data quality, integrity and reproducibility
Maintain quality assurance processes, including documentation and version control

Key Performance Indicators:

High-quality datasets and analyses produced
Contribution to methodological rigour of projects

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key performance indicators
3. Research Outputs and Translation	Demonstrated by: Contribute to the preparation of competitive grant applications under the direction of the Program/Core lead Assist with reporting requirements of specific research projects Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, reports and other research outputs Key Performance Indicators: Contribution to ≥2 grant applications per year (contributions may include: literature review, background sections, budget preparation, methodology support, stakeholder engagement, or other components) Contribution to ≥2 publications, reports or briefs per year Contribute to ≥3 publications over 3 years Evidence of research outputs used in service evaluation or reporting
4. Stakeholder Engagement	Demonstrated by: Support relationships with clinicians, services, research partners, and consumers Participate in meetings and workshops with stakeholders Key Performance Indicators: Positive stakeholder feedback Active participation in stakeholder meetings
5. Professional Development and Team Contribution	Demonstrated by: Guest lectures/ presentations/ workshops/ consultancy in research methods or health services research topics (relative to field expertise) Contribution to research training/ seminars and capacity-building activities for clinical staff and students Supervise or co-supervision of higher degree research students and/or mentorship of junior research Active participation in CHSRC and/or other Peter Mac committees or working groups Key performance Indicators: ≥1 teaching/training contributions per year (including but not limited to: guest lectures, research seminars, training workshops, team teaching sessions, informal mentoring and support to clinical staff junior research staff as required). Co-supervision of Higher Research Degree students and/or mentoring junior staff Membership of ≥1 committee or working group within 2 years of appointment.

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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.