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Oncology Clinical Trials Coordinator Clinical Nurse / Allied Health


Clinical Trials Unit, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HP4, Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV645714
Closing date 11-Jul-2025
Job duration Permanent Part-time, 72 hrs p.f multiple positions
Contact person Melanie Taylor
Contact details (07) 4433 3549
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About the work unit / facility

Townsville Cancer Centre / Medical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: Nurse Grade 6(1) $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. or HP4 $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. - successful candidate will be paid at the higher rate (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1 or HP4 Band 1)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
  • Flexible working arrangements available

About your opportunity

The Oncology Clinical Trials Coordinator Clinical Nurse / Allied Health is a senior clinical based role for a registered allied health staff member / nurse to support the conduct and management of interventional clinical trials unit within the Townsville Cancer Centre. This position requires complex, problem-solving skills, complex planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of clinical trial patients with complex care needs.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

  • Nursing: Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. .
  • Health Practitioner: Qualification: Tertiary Qualifications in one of the following fields: Dietetics and Nutrition, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Speech Pathology or Psychology.
  • Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which may include participation in an on-call roster.
  • Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel by aircraft to study meeting locations in Australia and/or internationally for education requirements related to clinical trials operating in the unit.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications

Contact: Melanie Taylor on (07) 4433 3549.

Applications close: Friday, 11 July 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV645714

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Last updated
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