Careers
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Whether you’re interested in becoming a HMRI researcher, health and medical job opportunities, or looking to become part of our professional staff, everyone plays a vital role in delivering quality medical research.
Professional staff opportunities
Join our dedicated team at HMRI.
Researcher job opportunities
Explore academic, clinical and research support job opportunities.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
Join our dedicated team at HMRI.
Researcher job opportunities
Explore academic, clinical and research support job opportunities.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
HMRI staff provide a range of invaluable services that drive, enhance and accelerate research.
These services include our cutting-edge Clinical Trials Unit, Data Sciences, Health Economics, Research Impact, and Imaging. Our Corporate team also provides a range of support across leadership, partnerships, technology, grant development, philanthropy, marketing, and more.
Benefits of working with HMRI
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Salary packaging benefits
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
- Ongoing professional and skills development
- Regular social and wellbeing programs
- Access our world-class research facilities
If you’re interested in joining the team, any current opportunities will be listed below or contact our Recruitment team.
There are no current job openings.
Clinical Trial Nurse Manager
We are pleased to share that we are establishing a joint Clinical Trial Support Unit (CTSU), through a partnership between the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), to service the broader clinical research ecosystem across our region. This collaboration represents a significant investment in enhancing clinical research capacity, improving trial efficiency, and enabling high-quality, patient-centered research that benefits our communities.
As part of this exciting growth, HMRI is recruiting a Clinical Trial Nurse Manager to support the establishment and operation of the HMRI Clinical Trial Facility, and contribute to the expanded clinical trial infrastructure to support increased activity across the ecosystem.
About the Role
The Clinical Trial Nurse Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of clinical trials across all therapeutic areas. This position provides clinical nursing oversight, manages trial coordination practices, and leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver studies that meet ICH GCP, regulatory and governance standards.
Working closely with the Head of Clinical Trials, the Clinical Trial Nurse Manager will oversee trial feasibility, start-up, conduct and close-out, ensuring participant safety, data integrity and operational excellence across the lifecycle of each trial.
You will join a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team committed to advancing research that transforms healthcare in the Hunter New England region.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing & Leadership
Act as the single point of accountability for clinical nursing within the facility.
Lead, support and develop a team of clinical trial nurses and trial coordinators.
Ensure all clinical trial activities are performed safely and in compliance with protocols, SOPs, ethical standards, ICH GCP and governance requirements.
Oversee participant assessments, safety monitoring, documentation, and resource planning.
Review protocols for feasibility and operational requirements.
Manage facility resources, equipment, consumables and rosters, including flexible or extended hours as required.
Communication & Collaboration
Build strong working relationships with clinicians, investigators, sponsors, monitors and internal HMRI/HNELHD teams.
Provide clear communication, coaching and feedback to staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
Prepare written guidance, protocols and operational information for researchers.
Training, Education & Quality
Ensure clinical staff are well trained in assessment procedures, documentation standards, and data integrity.
Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development.
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives to optimise trial delivery.
Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe working environment and uphold participant safety as the highest priority.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, quality frameworks and best-practice clinical trial methodologies.
About You
Essential
Registered Nurse (AHPRA).
At least 12 months of management or leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, regulatory requirements, and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
Demonstrated experience managing clinical trials in line with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage staff in a clinical or research environment.
Desirable
Experience in early-phase clinical trials.
Prior management or supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
Why Join Us?
At HMRI, we’re dedicated to improving lives through world-class medical research. You’ll be part of transformative partnership between HMRI and HNELHD.
We offer:
Onsite parking
Paid parental leave
Flexible work options
A chance to contribute meaningfully to medical research outcomes
A supportive, team-oriented environment.
Opportunities to expand your MR expertise in advanced/emerging imaging technologies
You’ll be part of a supportive, team-orientated environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to [email protected]
For full details about the role and key responsibilities, please refer to the attached Position Description.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Applications close 5 January 2026
Researcher job opportunities
Due to HMRI’s unique structure and close partnership with the region’s health service and leading university, research positions are primarily managed through the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Health and medical researchers in our region’s ecosystem can join our community and become a HMRI affiliate.
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing. HMRI is here to support health and medical research in our region.
Become a HMRI affiliate to access our expert research accelerator support system, for access to HMRI’s facilities, networking events, and access to a range of diverse opportunities.
Who can become an affiliate?
HMRI affiliation is open to individuals who are active in, wish to grow their capability in, or support health and/or medical research; and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Employed by HMRI and actively participate in research;
- Employed by Partner Organisations;1
- Research Higher Degree Students (PhD or Masters by Research) at the University of Newcastle2
- University of Newcastle Conjoint or Visiting Academic.
Individuals who previously met the above criteria, but no longer do, and wish to remain connected with HMRI may do so as HMRI Alumni.
1. The University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and Calvary Mater Newcastle.
2. Undergraduate and Honours students and RHD students not enrolled at the University of Newcastle are not eligible for affiliation.
How to become an affiliate
To become an affiliate, please visit our portal at my.hmri.org.au and complete the survey in the Affiliate section.
- Affiliates can access HMRI’s research services including Clinical Trials Unit, Health Economics, Data Science, Research Impact, our Imaging Centre, Histology, Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications
- Facilities benefits including access to HMRI meeting rooms, hot desks and common areas, opportunities for networking and collaboration, access to seminars, training, events and REDCap.
- Additional benefits may also include access to a range of labs, the Clinical Research facility, grant and funding opportunities, leadership and growth opportunities for early and mid-career researchers, public promotion of research projects, recruitment assistance for research study participants and access to specialist research equipment.
For more information, please contact our Affiliates team
