Clinical Trials Research Nurse (CTRN)

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Five weeks annual leave

Discounted health insurance

Onsite eateries & rooftop garden

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Nurse (CTRN) to deliver expert clinical care within oncology/haematology trials. The CTRN will work under the PI and in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Coordinator to ensure safety and efficacy in trial participants.

The role is fixed‑term, part‑time (60 hours per fortnight) for two years, with extensions possible. Primary Parkville location and attendance at PMCC campuses as required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria and 3+ years post‑grad oncology/haematology nursing experience.
• Degree level education or other relevant further education is required.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion and teamwork; strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise workload while working with the clinical trials framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and management of clinical trials under PI supervision.
• Collaborate with Clinical Trial Coordinator and broader healthcare team to ensure Good Clinical Practice.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Haematology nursing

Nurses Board Victoria

Research experience

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Clinical trial compliance

Education

Nursing degree

Postgraduate oncology/haematology training

Job description

Clinical Trials Research Nurse (CTRN)

• Fixed term, Part time role - 60 hours per fortnight
• 2 year contract (with possibility of extension)
• Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13)
• Primary Parkville location, with attendance at other PMCC campuses as required
• Salary $116,511 (pro‑ra for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

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.The CTRN in DRO delivers safe compassionate clinical care; working collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes.

About the role

The CTRN, reporting directly to the Research Manager in Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO), provides expert clinical care and management of clinical trials under the supervision of the principal investigator (PI) and in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. The CTRN also provides information and support to patients, relatives and carers of patient and colleagues.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria, with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology and/or haematology nursing experience, or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting.
• Degree level education or other relevant further education.
• 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 prioritize workload.
• Research experience including working knowledge of Australian and International statutory and regulatory requirements including - TGA, FDA, EMEA

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
• 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 and purchased leave options

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.

Hiring Manager

Angie Tran, DRO Research Manager

Contact Number: 85597125

Email: **********@petermac.org

Applications Close 11:59pm: Monday 23 November 2026

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.