Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $112,000 - $113,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6959
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
Research Nurse Level 2
• Ongoing, Full Time Role – 80 Hours per Fortnight with a Monthly ADO
• Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
• $112,190 (YU13) + 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 (desirable)
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 [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 19 March 2026
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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.