Clinical Research Manager

Clinical Research Manager - Oncology and Haematology

Salary:
HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum

Location:
Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands

Unit/Division:
Child and Adolescent Health Service Oncology and Haematology

Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Position No:
00022312

Closing Date:
2025-08-28 4:00 PM

Attachments:

Applicant Information Package.pdf Job Application Information Sheet.pdf Clinical Research Manager(Cancer and Blood Disorder) 00022312 G8 - June 2025.pdf

Lead life-changing
research that directly impacts cancer care and treatment
pathways for children with blood
disorders.

CRVCID No.
687544
This
is a Permanent Full Time position.
Position
Profile:
We
are seeking a collaborative leader to join our service as
Clinical Research Manager and oversee the
operations of our Oncology and Haematology Clinical Research Unit
based at Perth Children's Hospital.
This
is an exciting time of growth and innovation within the department,
offering the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of our team
and growth of our world-class oncology research program.
You will
coordinate and deliver clinical trials, driving innovation and
clinical excellence, with the goal of improving survival and
outcomes for children and young people with cancer and blood
disorders.

Your
ability to engage with stakeholders from clinicians to
international trial sponsors will be essential in supporting
integrated, patient-centred care across complex oncology pathways
and specialty teams.
Key responsibilities
include

Provide operational
leadership for national and international clinical trials
across all phases.
Manage and mentor a
dedicated team of clinical research professionals, fostering a
collaborative and high-performing culture.
Oversee trial governance,
regulatory compliance, quality systems, and adherence to
protocol.
Manage clinical trial
budgets and resource planning.
Maintain compliance with
national and international research regulations and
standards.
Build and nurture strategic
partnerships with stakeholders and research networks including
the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and
ANZCHOG.
Play a central role in our
growing collaboration with the WA Comprehensive Kids Cancer
Centre, scaling early-phase and precision-based clinical
trials.
Work closely with nursing,
medical and allied health teams to embed research into clinical
practice.
Contribute to ongoing
quality improvement, policy development, and service evaluation
initiatives.

Why join us?
This
is an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding research
service, at a time of innovation and growth.
With connections to
translational research hubs, your work will help bring
tomorrow's cancer treatments to WA kids today.
If
you have extensive experience in clinical trials, proven leadership
in research teams, and the ability to collaborate across
disciplines, we encourage you to apply
About our
Department
The
Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology and Haematology at
Perth Children's Hospital provides statewide, comprehensive
care for children aged 0–16 and their families, addressing a
wide range of cancer and haematology conditions, including
malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.
Our
services are designed to meet the complex medical, psychological,
and emotional needs of young patients and their families through a
holistic, multidisciplinary approach.
This includes the diagnosis
and management of cancer and blood disorders, as well as pain
management, nutritional support, infection prevention, and
psychological support to help families cope with the challenges of
cancer and chronic illness.
We also provide education, follow-up,
and survivorship care.
We
work in close collaboration with other hospitals and participate in
clinical trials across national and international networks to
facilitate better outcomes for our young patients and allow
patients to access cutting-edge therapies locally.
How to
Apply:
We
welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button
at the bottom of this page.
Your application should contain the
following:

A statement addressing
selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in up to 3
pages.
A copy of your current CV
outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
The name, email and contact
details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you
and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).

Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job-Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Will
Burdett-Derby, Program Manager, Paediatric Cancer and Blood
Disorders on 0478 264 *** or email ***************@health.wa.gov.au
with any questions regarding this
role.

Help in submitting your
application: If you experience technical difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector.

This
position is subject to a Western Australian Working
with Children (WWC) Check.
For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions: WA Health engages
staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may
also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA
Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in
the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are
committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health
Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act
1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be
used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other
"similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to
this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the
advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also
be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid
for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
About CAHS:
The
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the
leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western
Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for
infants, children and young people.
CAHS comprises of three service
areas: Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and
Neonatology.
With
over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King
Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of
more than 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.

For
further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our
services please click here.

CAHS
is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these
values.

For
Assistance including any adjustment needed
to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –
please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team
(START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.

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