Req ID: 7455
Date: 19 Jun 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Biostatistics & Clinical Trials
Division: Cancer Research
Department: Office Of Cancer Research
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
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Biostatistics & Clinical Trials
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Clinical Trial Project Manager - Biostatistics & Clinical Trials (Multiple Opportunities Available!)
12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time position - Parental leave cover (commencing September & October 2026).
Part time positions would be considered for suitable applicants.
80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.
Up to $90,235.60 - $113,419.26 base salary per annum + 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.
About the role
Join a leading academic trials centre where you can build hands-on leadership experience while benefiting from a strong work-life balance and a supportive environment.
In this role, you will lead investigator-initiated clinical trials from start-up through to close-out, working closely with investigators and cross-functional teams.
You will be responsible for ensuring trials are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on patient safety and data integrity.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing all phases of clinical trials from set-up to completion
Leading and coordinating project teams and trial activities
Overseeing external trial service providers
Developing and maintaining study documentation
Contributing to the continuous improvement of BaCT department processes
About you
You are a proactive and organised project manager with the ability to work independently across multiple priorities and deadlines. You are a strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
You will bring with you:
A degree in Science (or equivalent)Experience within academic, pharmaceutical, or CRO clinical trials environment
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Clinical protocol and CRF development
Clinical trial set-up, coordination, and project management
Clinical trial data management and reporting
A strong understanding of:
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Regulatory, ethical, and privacy requirements
Excellent organisational and communication skillsThe ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholdersSound computer literacy and understanding of medical terminology
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
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 & monthly ADOs
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 disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Maria Farrell
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 5 July 2026.
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Position Summary
Manage clinical trials and project teams to ensure patient safety, data integrity and successful completion of clinical trials in accordance with ICH GCP and relevant regulatory guidelines.
Includes managing all phases and responsibilities for national and international clinical trials, oversight of trial services providers, development of study documents and active involvement in developing and refining BaCT department processes
Enterprise Agreement
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026
Classification or Salary Range
JA6 – JB1 (Dependent on experience)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
BaCT Management and Team Members
Office of Cancer Research
Ethics Secretariat
Pharmacy
Laboratories
Coordinating / Principal Investigators
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses
External
Coordinating and Principal Investigators (C/PI)
Study Coordinators
Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology companies
Collaborative Research Groups
External safety and data monitoring committees
Medical practitioners
Pathologists
Clinical Trial Services providers e.g. Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
Funding bodies (e.g. NHMRC, Cancer Council of Victoria)
International trials groups (e.g. EORTC) and overseas trial centres
Regulatory Authorities
Education
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Information Management
Skills
Essential Requirements
Degree in Science, Health Information , Pharmaceutical or Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) experience
Experience in at least one of the following:
clinical protocol and CRF development;
clinical trial set-up, coordination and project management;
Clinical trial data management and reporting.
Demonstrated understanding of Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines.
Project management skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision across multiple projects and tight timelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to engender cooperation and support from collaborators from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Sound computer skills.
Willingness to travel interstate as required.
Desirable Requirements
Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Software Applications including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Understanding of oncology and/or haematology.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Collaboration in Trial design & Set-up
Develop project plan, metrics and timelines for new projects in collaboration with C/PI, biostatistics and data management.
Coordinate and assist in the development, review and amendment of study protocols
Coordination and project management of clinical trial operational, logistics and service provider requirements as required e.g. laboratory, pharmacy, CROs
Develop study documentation in relation to data management and provide input for development of eCRF with Data Management
Create Clinical Trial Management Plan and associated study manuals asrequired
Review and approved essential documentation packages and request corrections (as required)
Review ethics committee applications and approvals
Ensure project team set-up sites and initiate studies in compliance with the protocol, regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) obligations, including making recommendations where warranted.
Collaboration in the development of study budgets as required
2. Trial Conduct
Manage multidisciplinary project teams, drawing on resources from within PeterMac and externally for duration of clinical trial.
Manage daily activities on assigned projects as needed and supervise and mentor all project team members in their functions.
Timely site selection and initiation according to schedule / timeline
Oversight of registration and randomization of patients documentation as applicable
Oversight and management of clinical trial safety reporting requirements as per protocol, relevant regulations and guidelines
Ensure projects are conducted according to protocol, SOPs, applicable regulations and ICH GCP requirements.
Trial monitoring and oversight conducted as per relevant study plans e.g. source data verification plan, data management plan, risk management plan.
Timely turnaround of data queries according to data management plan.
Liaison with study coordinators and clinicians at participating institutions, collaborative group organisations regarding study requirements
Management and maintenance of Trial Master Files
Inform C/PI of any concerns and immediately raise serious issues in writing
Determine need for protocol amendment in collaboration with Investigator and statistics team
Ensure projects proceed according to BaCT SOPs, applicable regulatory and GCP regulations.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
3.Collaboration in trial analysis
Timely completion of data cleaning activities for database lock and statistical analysis according to metrics
Timely coordination of all final quality reviews of data, tissue, radiology and any others as per protocol.
Comprehensive and timely archiving of all trial documentation and databases according to BaCT SOP
4.Project Management
Be the primary contact for all communication on internal and external trial matters
Effectively manage day to day operational aspects of trial conduct
Facilitate and assist in the response to BaCT, client and regulatory audits / inspections
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
All clinical trial documentation periodically reviewed for accuracy and completeness. All files kept up to date
Maintain a working knowledge of GCP and BaCT SOPs.
Assist with the provision of training as applicable.
5.Leadership and Engagement
Work to foster good relationships and increase profile of BaCT within PeterMac and external parties
Establish effective communication strategies fostering open and effective lines of communication at all levels.
Assist in the leadership and conduct of specific projects as required.
Contribute to study team meetings.
Ensure clinical project management requirements are communicated.
Provide regular detailed feedback regarding study status and data quality issues to study team using metrics to identify and improve processes.
Facilitate effective use of reports to internal and external customers and report functionality.
Identify and pursue local opportunities for professional and personal development
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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.
