Research Nurse Level 2 - Surgical Research

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

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

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 a disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

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

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 12 November 2026.
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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.

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📌 Research Nurse Level 2 - Surgical Research (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne