Infectious Diseases- Clinical Research Fellow

Infectious Diseases - Clinical Research Fellow

• Full-time, fixed-term role from Feb 2027 to Feb 2028 - 80 hours per fortnight.
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available.
• Up to $110,879.00 (1SR6) - $125,346.00 (1SR11) per annum + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence 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 staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The National Centre for Infections in Cancer (NCIC) is a dedicated infectious diseases service and research centre focused on managing infections in immunocompromised patients. Working within a world-leading cancer centre, the team conducts innovative clinical research that improves outcomes for people affected by cancer and serious infections.

About the role

As the Infectious Diseases - Clinical Research Fellow, you will provide high-quality clinical oversight and care for patients enrolled in infection-related clinical trials while contributing to research, education and service development within the Infectious Diseases Unit. You will play a key role in protocol development, study conduct, patient recruitment, data collection and manuscript preparation. 

A regular day will see you:

• Coordinating clinical trial activities.
• Supporting protocol development, sponsorship applications, ethics submissions and governance processes.
• Collecting and managing research data, determining eligibility, screening, consenting, enrolment, co-ordinating and conducting study visits, and capturing adverse events.
• Ensuring compliance with GCP requirements.
• Participating in departmental research projects an Infectious diseases unit education and team meetings. 

About you

You are a collaborative and patient-centred clinician with a strong interest in infectious diseases and clinical research. You enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams and are committed to advancing evidence-based care through research and continuous learning.

You'll bring with you:

• Medical qualifications registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Fellowship or advanced trainee status with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent overseas specialist training. 
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. 
• A patient-centred approach to care and excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• At least one year of advanced training in Infectious Diseases.
• Familiarity with epidemiology, statistics and REDCap databases.
• Experience preparing sponsorship, ethics and governance applications. 
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical trial governance and grant administration processes.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Discounted health insurance and eye care.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces.
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Inclusion and belonging

Peter 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. 

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Monica Slavin on Monica.Slavin@petermac.org.

Application closing date: 11.59pm Friday 2 October 2026.

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.