Alfred Cancer Biobank Coordinator

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• 12-month fixed term appointment
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Scientists Grade 2, Year 1-4 (RY4-RY7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit provides multidisciplinary management for adult cancer patients.  An important component of its continuous growth is the activation of service improvement and research projects. The Unit is committed to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery, with a focus on consumer-driven, patient-centred innovations. With strong affiliations with Monash University, the Unit has a growing portfolio of clinical and translational projects that are enabled by the Alfred Cancer Biobank (ACB).

The primary purpose of the position is to support the continuous growth of the Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit, particularly in the areas of academic research and clinical service improvement. Supported by the Director and Clinical Research Manager, the position is responsible for overseeing the logistics, operations and management of the Alfred Cancer Biobank.

Essential for this role is evidence of a tertiary degree in a related field, and relevant experience in biomedical research or project management within a health service.

Key Responsibilities 

• Overall Management and Leadership
• Patient liaison
• Biospecimen handling / processing
• Data Management and documentation
• Stakeholder engagement

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in scientific project management
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, judgement and initiative
• Familiarity with the ethical and legal requirements of biobanking
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and quality of documentation
• Recruitment process may involve a short example task

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• 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, Tuesday 28th October 2025.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au