The Perkins is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join the WA Kirkbride Melanoma Advisory Service (WAKMAS), providing specialist clinical support, education and care coordination to melanoma patients and their families. This position is offered on a part time permanent basis, located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands.

About the Perkins The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.

About this role

Clinical Lead, the Clinical Nurse plays an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within our specialist state wide melanoma service. Working closely with clinicians and the multidisciplinary team, you will help coordinate patient care, provide education and support, and ensure patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout their care journey. The key responsibilities of this role include:

- Assist with triaging patient referrals and coordinating specialist melanoma clinics.
- Provide clinical support, education and guidance to patients, families and carers.
- Support patients during clinics and advocate for their care during multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Collect and maintain accurate patient histories, clinical records and pathology information.
- Coordinate follow-up pathology and support the progression of patient management plans.
- Liaise with GPs,



specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Support rural patients in accessing appropriate services and coordinating their care.
- Contribute to the effective operation of a cooperative, multidisciplinary melanoma service.

This role would suit an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about patient-centred care, enjoys working collaboratively and is looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by melanoma.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- A tertiary qualification in Nursing and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Significant post-registration nursing experience, with the ability to practise at an advanced level.
- Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and clinical database management.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical governance, safety and quality requirements.




- A current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Certificate.

If you really want to stand out, tell us about your:

- Previous experience in cancer nursing, particularly supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
- Experience working within a specialist clinical or multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:

- Flexible working options
- A supportive and passionate team
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
- Generous leave benefits, including:
- 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave

Are you ready to make a difference?

To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.

Applications close on 4 December 2026, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!

To view a copy of the position description, head to our careers page. Enquiries can be directed to Tiffany Gunner, People Partner on (08) 6151 11or email ***@perkins.org.au.

To find out more about the Perkins, please visit https://www.perkins.org.au.

At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.

📌 Clinical Nurse (Nedlands)
🏢 Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
📍 Nedlands