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Are you looking for an interesting role in Oncology Clinical Trials?
Combine your Nursing / Science knowledge and experience into research and care of the cancer patient We have openings for both full time and part time Research Nurse / Study Coordinators in our teams. The roles are both patient facing as well as administrative and requires you, as part of a team to coordinate and manage a number of clinical trials with many opportunities to learn and develop your skills and knowledge in this rewarding area of healthcare.
About the Role
Join our team as an Oncology Research Nurse / Study Coordinator on a Full Time / Part Time (hours/days), fixed term (12 months with review to extension), to work at Monash Medical Centre based at Clayton. The Oncology Clinical Trials department works mainly out of Monash Medical Centre and utilizes the facilities of the Monash Health Translation Precinct - a purpose built state of the art clinical trials unit. The oncology team is divided into 6 medical streams - Lung, GI, GU, Breast, Early Phase and Gynae and an operations team. At any one time we approximately, conduct 200 trials at various stages of development. The Research Nurse / Study Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the patients cancer journey and as part of the team support both the Team Lead, and investigators in the safe conduct of new and exciting clinical trials offering the cancer patient, the opportunity to receive the most up to date Cancer Treatment, whilst participating in the advancement of clinical research. The Research Nurse / Study Coordinators role is an eclectic one solely to give the successful candidate a broad understanding of the conduct and management of clinical trials.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Nursing / Science tertiary education
- Healthcare experience
- Clinical Trial / Research experience a bonus but not required
In Return:
- Be part of a large harmonious team, focused in the care of the cancer patient
- Help in the clinical trial / research process
- Work within a large healthcare system
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Karen Gillett on 0430 016 573.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close February 3rd, 2026.
Other facts
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria, Australia’s largest and most comprehensive health service.
We deliver care for people over their entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life, providing consolidated, integrated, comprehensive, and often highly complex care.
With 25,500 employees, Monash Health provides care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria via telehealth, within local communities, and in people’s homes.
Our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, and the newly opened Victorian Heart Hospital, which is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital. Monash Health provides significant care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre, and in total, they operate more than 40 care locations.
Monash Health is uniquely positioned as a large-scale, publicly funded health service that improves the health outcomes of their community. Annually, we provide more than 3.6 million episodes of care and deliver more than 10,000 babies.
We’re committed to being a fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential, and contribution of all employees. With such a wide range of locations and specialties, we’ll proudly help you grow your career in healthcare.
What you'll do
- The Research Nurse / Study Coordinator will coordinate and manage clinical trials, playing a pivotal role in the cancer patient's journey. They will support the Team Lead and investigators in the safe conduct of clinical trials.
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