Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $45,000 - $46,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6884
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 THE FUTURE
Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist – PRIORITY CONNECT 2 Trial
Fixed Term, Part-Time | 32 Hours per Fortnight
Peter Mac is seeking an experienced and committed Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the implementation of the PRIORITY CONNECT 2 (PC 2) trial within our virtual, multimodal (pre) habilitation hub. This role is central to delivering high quality, evidence based care to patients and their families/carers within a multidisciplinary environment.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical oversight, act as a positive role model, support less experienced nurses, and contribute to ongoing professional development across the team. Your expertise in perioperative care for patients with colorectal cancer will be instrumental to the success of this important research initiative.
Key Details
• Fixed-Term Contract
• 32 Hours per Fortnight
• Reports to: Research Manager, Division of Surgery
• Focus: Perioperative care of patients with colorectal cancer within the PRIORITY CONNECT 2 trial
About the Role
In this position, you will:
• Lead the nursing implementation of the PC 2 trial protocol
• Deliver patient centred, evidence based clinical care
• Provide expert guidance to nursing colleagues and act as a preceptor
• Uphold best practices and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence
Remuneration as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028. Clinical Nurse Specialist (YS9) $104,213.20 per annum (full-time equivalent rate - $43,879.24 per annum for part-time hours). To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
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, 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, 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.
How to Apply
Applicants should include a cover letter outlining relevant experience and key skills to support assessment
Click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers Page, where you can review the full position description and submit your application.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Hiring Manager: Joanne Shafer
Phone: 03 8559 7166
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 15 March 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
• 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.