Urology Research Nurse

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• Fixed-Term, Part-Time – 32 hours per week
• Austin Health – Heidelberg & Repatriation Campuses 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Urology Department, SAPM Division

The Department of Urology is part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine (SAPM) Division and is located on Level 8 of the Harold Stokes Building at the Austin Hospital. Clinical activity occurs across both the Austin and Heidelberg Repatriation campuses, with key service delivery areas including Ward 6 South ONJ and The Surgery Centre (TSC).

The multidisciplinary Urology team comprises consultant urologists, urology fellows, clinical nurse consultants (CNCs), accredited and unaccredited general surgical registrars, and hospital medical officers (HMOs). The department provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services including surgical consultations, urodynamics, flexible ureteroscopy, endoscopic and open urological procedures, and advanced robotic-assisted surgery — a capability recently introduced at Austin Health.

In partnership with the Renal Transplant Unit, the department is also integral to Austin Health’s live kidney donor program, supporting pre-operative assessments and surgical care.

The department maintains strong academic links with the University of Melbourne and is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Research is a core focus, with a dedicated team coordinating a growing portfolio of clinical trials across a broad spectrum of urological conditions, including oncology, benign prostatic disease, and surgical innovation. The Urology Research Nurse will work within this team to ensure high-quality trial execution and contribute to the department’s reputation for clinical and academic excellence.

About the role

The Urology Research Nurse plays a pivotal role in coordinating clinical trials within the department. This includes recruitment, data collection, trial protocol adherence, and ethics compliance. The role supports both investigator-led and industry-sponsored studies and contributes to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based research and care integration.

A regular day will see you:

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify patients suitable for clinical trials, ensuring appropriate selection and referral.
• Engage with patients across clinics, telehealth, and inpatient wards while coordinating data collection and contributing to the active planning and delivery of research trials.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
  • Experience and/or strong interest in clinical research or urology.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage patients and collaborate with clinical and research teams.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of GCP, trial protocols, and ethics processes (GCP certification desirable).

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 

• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 

• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:  Joseph Ischia, Urology Unit Research Director via email:  Joseph.ISCHIA@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: 6 October 2025