Oncology Research Operations Manager

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 2-year fixed term role
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 7 (HS7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Medical Oncology Unit provides coordinated multidisciplinary management for adult patients with malignancies. An important component of this care is the Clinical Trial and Research activities we participate in, which enable us to offer forthcoming investigational treatments to our patients.

The Medical Oncology Trials team conducts phase I, II and III trials, and is a participating member of both National and International Clinical Trials Groups, incorporating both pharmaceutical industry sponsored and investigator driven studies across a wide range of tumour types.

The Role

The Oncology Research Operations Manager (OROM) is a senior leadership role within the Medical Oncology Unit, responsible for managing and advancing a comprehensive clinical trials and research programme. This position oversees and supports research strategy, governance, operations, and financial performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred clinical research across a diverse oncology portfolio.

Working closely with the Director and Principal Investigators, the OROM drives the development and growth of the Oncology Unit’s research programme, strengthens external partnerships, and ensures compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of clinical trials and research programmes
• Oversee prioritisation, feasibility and implementation of research programmes
• Ensuring operational compliance with regulatory and ethical frameworks (TGA ICH GCP, NHMRC and relevant legislation)
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, CROs, industry and academic partners, and internal and external research networks
• Oversee research budgets, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance
• Ensure maximal efficiency of research operations, including ethics, resourcing, and timelines
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in research processes and systems
• Lead, support, and develop clinical trial and research staff to ensure workforce capability
• Contribute to research outputs including publications, presentations and dissemination of findings
• Monitor programme performance and implement strategies for growth and diversification

About You

• Extensive experience in clinical research management within oncology or a related field
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary research teams
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trials governance, regulatory requirements and research operations
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills
• Strong financial and analytical capability with experience managing budgets and performance metrics
• Ability to lead strategic planning and drive programme growth
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused with strong organisational skills

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or Health/Bio Sciences
• Minimum 7 years post-graduate experience, including significant clinical research management experience
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Graduate Certificate/Diploma)
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital operations and project and financial management in a research setting
• Master’s degree (desirable)

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mark Shackleton, Director Medical Oncology - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 11th August 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.