Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $180,000 - $260,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7090
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
Professor of Cancer Nursing / Nursing Research Program Lead
About the team
The Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer (CHSRC) Nursing Research Program Lead role is part of the leadership team in cancer research, specifically in the CHSRC. The roles’ primary function is to provide strategic leadership in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of new and ongoing initiatives for research at Peter Mac.
About the role
This position will lead the identification and planning of the nursing research priorities, grant development, and ongoing management support in collaboration with other research program leads, researchers and nursing leadership teams.
This position is responsible for but not limited to:
This position is:
About you
You will have a track record of successful leadership in research capacity building, with a strong vision for building, leading, sustaining and growing an innovative research program.
You'll bring with you:
A Master of Nursing Practice and/or, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, Master of Nursing Science, Master of Philosophy or experience working within an acute public health service will be an advantage.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
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: Prof. Karin Thursky
Contact Number: 03 8559 7998
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 21 June 2026
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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