Research Nurse Level 2
* Full time, ongoing role
* Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
* $111,930 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world‑leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Our Clinical Trials team coordinate and deliver high‑quality clinical research that underpins world‑class cancer care. We collaborate across disciplines and with external partners to ensure trials are conducted safely, ethically and efficiently.
About the role
You will be responsible for the conduct and coordination of clinical trials in Haematology & Medical Oncology—delivering direct and indirect patient care and associated data collection in accordance with TGA ICH‑GCP (CPMP/ICH/135/95) and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
A regular day will see you:
* Coordinate a portfolio of clinical trials in line with protocol and GCP, prioritising workload and collaborating with CRAs and multidisciplinary teams.
* Screen/register participants, ensure informed consent is obtained and documented per hospital practice,
* ICH‑GCP and NHMRC guidelines.
* Provide clinical care within scope (including administration of neoplastic agents where required), and ensure safe sample collection, processing and shipping per protocol.
About you
You're an experienced oncology/haematology nurse who is organised, collaborative and patient‑centred. You bring integrity, discretion and strong communication skills, and you're motivated by delivering safe, high‑quality research care.
You'll bring with you:
* Current nursing registration; minimum 3 years' post‑graduate oncology/haematology experience (or relevant equivalent)
* Degree‑level education or relevant further education.Working knowledge of Australian and international research regulations (e.g., TGA, FDA, EMA) and GCP. Excellent interpersonal, listening, teamworking and time‑management skills; ability to work autonomously.
* Comprehensive IT skills
* Post‑graduate study in oncology/haematology and/or clinical research (desireable)
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‑journey facilities for cyclists
* Onsite eateries, coffee shops, and rooftop garden spaces
* Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
* Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
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 require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID‑19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 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 a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Hannah Pahl, Team Leader
Application closing date: 11:59pm 28 January 2026
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Position Summary
Under supervision, the Clinical Trials Research Nurse (level 1) 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) EnterpriseAgreement
Classification or Salary Range
Research Nurse Level 1
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
* Research participants & 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 Principal Investigators, Co-investigators and associated clinical trial medical staff.
* Departments implicated in clinical research external to CTU (pathology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, pharmacy, BaCT).
* Health information services department.
* Internal human research ethics committee (HREC).
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 & ARCS.
Education
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.
* Problem solving skills.
* 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.
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.
* Any previous research experience including working knowledge of Australian and International statutory and regulatory requirements including - TGA, FDA, EMEA
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. To effectively co-ordinate 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.
* Able to make appropriate clinical and professional autonomous decisions as appropriate to their current level of experience & seek clarification from senior colleagues where necessary.
* Within their scope and level of competency, provide advice on the clinical aspects of a trial protocol to the Investigators & multidisciplinary team that is in accordance with TGA ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research involving Humans and in line with hospital policies and best clinical practice.
* With supervision, provide advice on the regulatory and co-ordination aspects of a trial protocol to the Investigators & multidisciplinary team that is in accordance with ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement .
* Work within the regulatory guidelines of the NHMRC Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans, unit operating procedures & hospital policy.
* 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.
* Develop an effective working relationship with pharmaceutical company representatives (CRAs) during monitoring of clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.
2. To undertake and participate in professional development and education
* Undertake ICH GCP training, and PCCTU departmental mandated education modules and within the specified timelines fulfil the competencies listed in the PCCTU Clinical research nurse competency framework.
* Participate in the teaching of nursing & medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team in regard to clinical research and associated guidelines & regulations in conjunction with senior colleagues.
* Demonstrates 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, including neoplastic agent administration competency if this has not already been undertaken.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
3. Ensure quality data and patient safety at all times
* Gain expertise 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.
* Always involve patients and their carers in decisions related to their care.
* Work within the 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 and seek guidance from senior colleagues as required.
* Provide clinical care as required within their scope of practice and level of competency, including the administration of chemotherapy and other neoplastic agents if so trained.
* Using existing clinical skills and expertise, contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the clinical trial unit & organisation to ensure that clinical practice within the trials unit 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. Develop a knowledge of ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involing Humans and seek guidance from senior colleagues as required.
* Develop a knowledge of each designated clinical trial protocol including procedures and documentation to ensure the safe and accurate conduct and recording of the study and seek guidance from senior colleagues as required.
* Use practice guidelines and study specific documentation to ensure that data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatoryand privacy requirements.
* Develop the ability to 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.
* Ensure 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
* Participates in appropriate quality activities.
* Participates in unit meetings.
* Takes responsibility for ensuring trial patients are seen by members of the delegated trial teams for trial visits. Take responsibility for ensuring protocol requirements are carried out in the absence of the trial co-ordinator/research nurse, seeking guidance from senior staff as required.
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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.