Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Cancer Therapy Centre Clinical Trials - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ645736
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until 31/03/2027
Remuneration: $2,508.80 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 22/03/2026
Contact: Debbie Rowlinson - A/ Nurse Manager, Cancer Therapy Centre on 02 8738 5293 | Debbie.Rowlinson@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
This rewarding role offers the chance to lead clinical trial nursing within a dynamic Haematology and Oncology research environment, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of cutting‑edge therapies to patients.
Why you'll love this role:
- Provide expert clinical guidance to nursing, clinical and non‑clinical staff throughout the setup, resource management and operational phases of clinical trials.
- Ensure all trial activities comply with ICH GCP standards, with patient safety prioritised at every stage.
- Work collaboratively with Nursing, Medical and Clinical Trial Coordinator teams to deliver innovative treatments within ethically approved clinical trials.
- Support trial delivery by maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance and contributing to evidence‑based cancer care.
- Play a key role in advancing research by enabling patient access to new and emerging therapies under evaluation.
Are You the Right Fit?
If you are an experienced nursing leader with a passion for high‑quality, evidence‑based care and clinical research, this role may be the perfect next step in your career.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Bring senior nursing experience, including leading staff and managing services, supported by strong critical‑thinking skills and experience in delivering safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care.
- Demonstrate confidence in managing human, physical and financial resources while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, WHS and risk management within a busy clinical environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and key clinical trial stakeholders, with the ability to navigate conflict, guide performance and maintain professionalism.
- Possess knowledge or experience in clinical trials, with a detailed understanding of Good Clinical Practice and (ideally) hands‑on experience in early‑phase or Phase 1 trial settings.
- Possess Chemotherapy experience, which is highly valued.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Detail how your skills and professional background align with the requirements of the role, emphasizing the value you intend to bring to the cancer therapy centre?
- Discuss how your leadership approach aligns with the values and goals of the Cancer Therapy Centre. Elaborate on how you intend to bring your unique leadership skills and experience into a new team environment.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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