{"id":1934400,"url":"https://alion.io/job/petermac-research-manager-cancer-surgery","title":"Research Manager - Cancer Surgery","company":{"id":1840816,"name":"Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre","domain":"petermac.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/petermac-org","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":113793,"max":138793,"currency":"AUD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":96543},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GCP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-05T23:08:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-05","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T15:03:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":24,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":24},"description":"YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE\nResearch Manager\n2-year fixed term, full time position available.\n80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.\n $113,793 - $138,793 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave .\nThe Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.\nThe Role\nAn exciting opportunity is available for an experienced research professional to join the Clinical Research Unit as Research Manager, Cancer Surgery. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of the Surgical Oncology and Anaesthetics (incorporating Perioperative Medicine and Pain Medicine) research portfolios, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical, translational and investigator-initiated research programs.\nAbout you\nYou will have high level management skills in leadership and stakeholder engagement, with demonstrated leadership experience managing research staff and multidisciplinary teams.\nYou’ll bring with you:\nPostgraduate degree in the health sciences, clinical research, management or a related discipline. \nSignificant experience in clinical research and clinical trial management.\nExperience supporting grants, ethics and governance processes.\nKnowledge of Australian regulatory requirements including TGA, ICH- GCP, NHMRC National Statement\nDemonstrated experience in research budget development and financial management.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.\nComprehensive IT skills.\nOur benefits\nWe offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:\nUp to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay\nDiscounted health insurance and eye care\nA comprehensive health and wellbeing program\nPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists\nOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces\nPathways for professional development and new career opportunities\nFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs\nFlexible, hybrid working practices\nInclusion and belonging\nPeter 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.\nJoin us!\nIf 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.\nApplicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.\nFor 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.\nHiring Manager: CRU Senior Manager, Adrienne See\nEmail: \nApplications close: 11.59pm Tuesday 3 November 2026.\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________\nPosition Summary\nThe Research Manager - Cancer Surgery is a senior member of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of the Cancer Surgery (Surgery and Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine & Pain Medicine) research portfolio. Working in close partnership with Cancer Surgery leadership, Principal Investigators, CRU leadership and key institutional support services, the role enables the delivery of high-quality clinical, translational and investigator-initiated research.\nAs a member of the CRU Leadership team, the Research Manager contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of clinical research operations, governance frameworks, workforce capability and research quality across Peter Mac. The role shares responsibility for advancing the CRU's strategic priorities and operational effectiveness while providing portfolio leadership for Cancer Surgery research activities.\nWithin Cancer Surgery, the Research Manager provides operational leadership to ensure research activities are appropriately resourced, compliant and aligned with departmental and organisational priorities. The role supports the growth, sustainability and success of the Cancer Surgery research program, fostering a collaborative and integrated approach to research delivery and promoting excellence in clinical research outcomes.\nEnterprise Agreement\nHealth and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers\nClassification or Salary Range\nGrade 6: HS6\nImmunisation Risk Category\nImmunisation Category B\nKey Relationships\n\nInternal\n\nSenior Manager - CRU\nDirector of Cancer Surgery\nDirector of Anaesthetics\nClinician Researchers (including Research Fellows, Registrars and Honorary Appointments)\nOperational Director - Cancer Surgery\nCommercial Finance Partner\nOffice of Cancer Research Support Services (including but not limited to Clinical Research Development Office, Sponsorship, Computing, Grants, Education, Commercialisation)\nCentre of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials (BaCT)\nHuman Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance Office (RGO)\nParkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (PCCTU)\nOther departmental Clinical Research Managers\nGeneral Counsel\nDepartments engaged in supporting research studies (e.g. pathology, cancer imaging)\n\nExternal\n\nClinical Trials Sponsors Representatives (industry, collaborative group/project managers)\nInvestigators at other institutions\nFunders of research including pharmaceutical companies\nAlliance Partnerships\nOther Cancer Clinical Trial Services\nSub-Contracted Third-Party Vendors\n\nSkills\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nPostgraduate degree in the health sciences, clinical research, management or a related discipline. \nHigh level management skills in leadership and stakeholder engagement\nDemonstrated leadership experience managing research staff and multidisciplinary teams.\nSignificant experience in clinical research and clinical trial management.\nExperience supporting grants, ethics and governance processes.\nKnowledge of Australian regulatory requirements including TGA, ICH- GCP, NHMRC National Statement\nDemonstrated experience in research budget development and financial management.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.\nComprehensive IT skills.\n\nDesirable Requirements\n\nExperience in Oncology Research, specifically surgical oncology research.\nExperience managing tissue banking or bio-specimen programs.\nExperience managing clinical research and research databases.\nExperience working within a tertiary public health system.\n\nKey Accountabilities\n\nResearch Leadershipand Strategy\n\nContribute to the strategic direction, growth and sustainability of clinical research within Cancer Surgery and across Peter Mac.\nSupport the development and implementation of research strategies, priorities and initiatives that align with organisational objectives.\nPromote a culture of research excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.\nRepresent the CRU and Cancer Surgery on relevant institutional committees, working groups and research forums.\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen research performance, capability and impact across the portfolio\n\nClinical Research Unit Leadership\n\nContribute to CRU strategic planning, operational development and service improvement initiatives\nCollaborate with other Research Managers to ensure consistency of research governance, workforce capability and operational practises across portfolios\nSupport the development and implementation of CRU policies, procedures, quality frameworks and workforce strategies\nContribute to the organisation-wide clinical research standards and best practise processes and service delivery models across Peter Mac\nFoster a collaborative, integrated and patient-centred approach to clinical research delivery\n\nPortfolio and Operational Research Management\n\nProvide operational leadership for the Cancer Surgery research portfolio, ensuring research activities are appropriately planned, resourced and delivered.\nOversee the 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Workforce Leadership\n\nLead, manage and develop research nurses, study coordinators, data managers, project managers and other research personnel.\nEnsure effective workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, professional development and succession planning.\nSupport staff competency, training and performance development processes.\nFoster a positive, collaborative and high-performing research culture.\nPromote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention.\n\n7. 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