The Opportunity
Join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as Senior Research Nurse Officer and play a key role in supporting the Ritchie Centre's research operations at Monash University, based at Monash Health. The position supports translational research aimed at improving women's, children's and baby health through the coordination of patient recruitment, consent and clinical sample collection in line with approved protocols and ethics requirements.
This position oversees the delivery of complex research support activities, ensuring accurate data collection, sample integrity and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. It manages research nurse staff through effective training, supervision and deployment, while maintaining quality control of documentation and databases. Working closely with scientists, clinicians and research committees, the role supports the safe and efficient conduct of research within a dynamic clinical environment.
We are seeking someone with a relevant degree, registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with AHPRA and current Good Clinical Practice certification. Expertise in research coordination, project management and clinical sample collection is essential, along with strong organisational and leadership skills. Proficiency in phlebotomy and experience managing and developing research teams are also required.
This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful research that improves health outcomes for women and families—apply now to join a leading research centre dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and care.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Kim Jarrett, Research Nurse Coordinator,
Position Description: Senior Research Nurse Officer
Applications Close: Friday 21 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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