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Research Nurse Level 2 - Surgical Oncology Date: 29 Oct 2026

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Research Nurse Level 2 - Surgical Oncology

• 5-month fixed term, full-time secondment with possibility for extension - 76 hours per fortnight.
• Up to $115,289.00 (YU13) base salary per annum.
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We have the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to about 40,000 people with cancer each year.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 top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the role

An opportunity exists to join the Division of Cancer Surgery - Surgical Oncology Research team for an initial period of 5 months with the possibilty of extension.Under the operations of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Division of Cancer Surgery (DCS) Research Team works collaboratively with clinicians and researchers from both the Surgical Oncology and Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Medicine teams.

As a member of DCS Research team, the research nurse (surgical oncology) will coordinate, deliver direct and indirect care and associated data collection for clinical trials and research studies (collectively known as study/ies") undertaken in DCS, in accordance ICH GCP E6 (R3), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) policies.

The role will be responsible for:

• The conduct of a portfolio of studies within the DCS Research Team
• Coordinating or supporting all aspects of study/site conduct including but not limited to: Study feasibility, regulatory submissions and compliance, initiation, and investigator support
• Involvement in quality assurance and service improvement initiatives within both the division and across the institution

About you

You will have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload, with a demonstrated ability to work both within a team and using your own initiative.

You'll bring with you:

• Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate surgical and / or anaesthetics and/or oncology nursing experience, or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting
• Research experience including working knowledge of ICH-GCP, Australian and International statutory and regulatory requirements including - TGA, FDA, EMA
• Personal integrity and discretion
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills

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 & purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working practices

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.

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 12 November 2026.

Position Summary Under the operations of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Division of Cancer Surgery (DCS) Research Team works collaboratively with clinicians and researchers from both the Surgical Oncology and Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Medicine teams.

As a member of DCS Research team, the research nurse (surgical oncology) will coordinate, deliver direct and indirect care and associated data collection for clinical trials and research studies (collectively known as study/ies") undertaken in DCS, in accordance ICH GCP E6 (R3), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) policies.

The role will be responsible for:

• The conduct of a portfolio of studies within the DCS Research Team
• Coordinating or supporting all aspects of study/site conduct including but not limited to: Study feasibility, regulatory submissions and compliance, initiation, and investigator support

Involvement in quality assurance and service improvement initiatives within both the division and across the institution

Classification or Salary Range YU13

Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day

Key Relationships Internal

• Departmental research team
• Research participants and their caregivers
• Principal Investigators, co-investigators and associated clinical research medical staff
• Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
• Staff within the Division of Surgery
• All Peter Mac Clinical Research and Research laboratory staff
• Multidisciplinary team members
• Clinical nurses and Allied Health staff in all relevant patient care areas - including but not limited to theatres, OPD and wards.
• Departments involved in clinical research including pathology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, pharmacy, BaCT
• Health Information Services
• Internal Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance Office (RGO)
• Clinical Research Development Office (CRDO)

External

• Sponsor representatives from collaborative groups and industry.
• Research nurses, study coordinators and data managers at other hospitals
• External precinct hospitals and services (eg RMH, RWH)
• External laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres
• External Medical Record Departments
• External HREC and Research Governance Offices
• Professional bodies such as ACTEC, VARN and ARCS

Skills

• Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate surgical and / or anaesthetics and/or oncology nursing experience, or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting
• Research experience including working knowledge of ICH-GCP, Australian and International statutory and regulatory requirements including - TGA, FDA, EMA
• 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 prioritise workload
• Evidence of further education such as post-graduate certification, diploma, or continuous professional development specific to surgery/oncology and/ or clinical research

Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators

1. To effectively manage clinical research and trials

• Practice at all times within current appropriate state and federal regulations and hospital policy.
• Make appropriate clinical and professional autonomous decisions as required and seek clarification where necessary.
• Provide clinical and professional advice relating to the conduct of clinical research to the Investigators and multidisciplinary team that is in accordance with TGA ICH GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans, unit operating procedures and hospital policy.
• Co-ordinate a portfolio of clinical trials and research projects as directed by the Research Manager, showing the ability to appropriately prioritise workload and seek assistance from team members when required.
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours 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 protocol requirements.
• Participate in clinical trial monitoring/auditing internally and externally as required to meet the regulatory and scientific requirements
• Work effectively during monitoring of clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.

2. Ensure quality data and patient safety at all times

• Demonstrated ability to manage workload to ensure interests of patients on clinical trials are met and protocol requirements are followed . click apply for full job details