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- Join the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) and support high‑quality cancer research
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Make an impact working as Clinical Trials Coordinator (Registered Nurse) in the ONJ Centre, Austin Health.
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Seeking fulltime applicant (40 hours per week with ADO), less by negotiation for a fixed-term position until 30 June 2027
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Austin Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC)
The Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) is a collaborative, fast‑paced and high‑performing team within Cancer Services at Austin Health. We coordinate a large and diverse portfolio of oncology and haematology trials, from First‑in‑Human Phase 1 through to Phase 3, with more than 250 studies active at any one time across pharmaceutical‑sponsored, collaborative group and investigator‑initiated research. Working closely with leading clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, CCTC is recognised for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred trial management and contributing to better outcomes for people affected by cancer.
About the role
The successful applicant will become part of an established tumour stream team, led by a Team Leader and will be responsible for the primary coordination of clinical trials and the management of patients on those trials. The role involves delivery of direct and in-direct clinical-trial-related care of patients, associated data collection and maintenance of essential trial documents for concurrent studies.
A regular day will see you:
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Coordinate and manage a number of trials concurrently
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Manage the care of patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with the trial protocol, reporting requirements and ethical guidelines.
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Ensure accurate and timely source documentation and data entry, and the maintenance of essential documents that validate integrity in the conduct of the clinical trial.
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Liaise with Principal Investigators, multidisciplinary team and Trial Monitors.
About you
You are a compassionate and organised Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality care within a dynamic clinical trials environment.
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
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Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration
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Solid Oncology/Haematology nursing experience.
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Demonstrated excellence in patient management, organisation and communication.
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Excellent team working skills, with ability to work independently
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Developed computer literacy skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
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Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
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A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
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Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
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Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:
Anne-Marie Woods, Manager CCTC at [email protected].
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
