Mater Research are looking for a Clinical Research Nurse to join the team! This is a 12-month fixed-term role in a part-time capacity at 15:12 hours per week. It will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: $43.29 - $50.30 (MRI Clinical L3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing The Clinical Research Nurse/CTC role is vital to the successful conduct of a clinical trial. The Stroke Clinical Research Nurse/CTC is responsible for the overall conduct of allocated clinical trials throughout the entire trial cycle (from start-up to close out). The Clinical Research Nurse/CTC will be responsible for (but not limited to):

- Nursing management of stroke patients consented to clinical trials where applicable.
- Management of essential documents and investigator site files
- Developing recruitment and marketing plans
- Clinical activity and data collection consistent with delegation, research protocols and level of experience
- Data entry and validation
- Compliance with monitoring plans
- Act as an administrative point of contact for trials and liaising with key stake holders




- Submission of progress reports and amendments to ensure site compliance

About you

Qualifications

Essential

- AHPRA nursing registration, without restrictions, and a minimum of five years’ experience in nursing and experience in a relevant field of research (neurology/stroke)
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and experience negotiating and liaising effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. patients, families, clinic and non-clinical staff, sponsors, CROs)
- Current ICH GCP certification, with a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the relevant guiding principles for clinical trial activities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

- Understanding of Australian Clinical trial regulatory framework and applicable guidelines such as ICH GCP as adopted by the TGA and NHRMC guidelines for clinical trials
- Robust organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with competent working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs including excel, word, teams and outlook,
- Ability to operate independently exercising initiative and judgement as well as in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ability to acquire and apply standard process to project specific protocols.

Experience

Essential





- Minimum 3 years’ full-time experience working as an enrolled nurse within neurology/neuroscience or experience as clinical trial coordinator with a bachelor’s degree.
- Some experience working within clinical research regulatory framework,
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience negotiating and liaising effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. patients, families, clinic and non-clinical staff, sponsors, CROs)
- Experience in research coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient computer literacy and data/database management skills.

Desirable

- Neurology or neuroscience knowledge or experience.
- Previous experience with SiteDocs
- Current GCP certificate
- Previous experience in a research environment/and or with brain imaging studies
- Previous experience with stroke patients or neurology patients.
- Experience in interpreting guidelines and policy related to clinical trials.

Applications close Friday 11th September 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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📌 Research Nurse (Queensland)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Queensland