Clinical Trial Coordinator

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.

• 12-month fixed term role with opportunity for renewal 
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Level 2 Research Nurse Grade 3B (YU13) or Medical Scientist Grade 2 (RY4)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

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

Alfred Cancer Trials (ACT) 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

Trial coordination of allocated clinical trials within the framework of Good Clinical Practice.

• Responsible for the delivery of clinical-trial-related care of patients
• Completing study related procedures and associated documentation 
• Coordinate patient visits and scheduling as per trial requirements and available resources.
• Maintain good communication with study investigators
• Liaise with sponsors and clinical research organizations
• Report Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
• Educate patients and families about trials and patient safety
• Meet project deadlines and data locks with the direction and support of investigators and trial coordinators
• Collection of study data, data entry and maintenance of a study database
• Maintain accurate clinical records and associated clinical research data and site files

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Boad of Australia via AHPRA or Tertiary Medical Science qualification
• Current and satisfactory Police, and Working with Children checks
• Relevant post graduate education or progress
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Basic understanding of oncology patients and their management
• Previous clinical trial experience
• Experience interacting with patients
• Current GCP certification
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical trial information systems (CTMS) and electronic case report forms (eCRF)
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards and knowledge of legal and ethical requirements in clinical trials

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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 position, please contact Micheleine Uhe, Clinical Research Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 30th March 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.