Nurse Clinical Consultant Grade 5 - Apheresis

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Clinical Nurse Consultant- Apheresis, Cellular Therapies and Quality

• 12-month fixed term, full time position.


• 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.


• $134,498.00 (ZA7) - $137,696.00 (ZA8) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Apheresis, Cellular Therapies and Quality is to be accountable for the provision of evidence based clinical nursing care of Haematology/Oncology patients in apheresis and the level 1 cellular therapy infusion centre. The function of this role is also to act as an expert clinical resource for precinct staff and external clients, and provide visible clinical leadership across the Parkville precinct and partnering organisations. The role will lead, support and ensure evidence based nursing care that meets professional, organisation, legal and ethical standards in order to optimise health outcomes for patients and their families. 

This role is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of the quality activities to comply with the quality objectives and regulatory licensing requirements within the apheresis unit and related departments. Accreditation is currently held for TGA and NATA, and will be extended to FACT in the future. The purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership capabilities that demonstrates the relationship between safe patient care within a regulatory environment of Apheresis and aligned departments.

The position will hold an education and project portfolio that will be developed with the apheresis leadership team and is in accordance with the haematology and apheresis service delivery plan. 

About you

You will have proven clinical leadership and experience relevant to the role, with excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

You'll bring with you

• Division 1 Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ acute oncology experience predominantly in Apheresis/Haematology


• Expertise in a broad range of apheresis procedures


• Post Graduate Qualifications in cancer nursing or related field


• Evidence of commitment to evidence based practice and ongoing quality improvement in oncology/haematology nursing


• Experience and expertise with the use of quality management systems and incident reporting systems (such as Riskman and Q-Pulse/Mastercontrol)


• Leadership experience in GMP, FACT or NATA quality systems to sustain departmental compliance in the delivery of safe patient care in highly regulated environments


• Knowledge and experience in ACHS accreditation

The ideal candidate may also meet the following desirable requirements:

• Ability to provide consultancy expertise to external parties for either clinical trials or standard of care biologics


• Certificate in workplace training or equivalent, or willingness to complete professional development in this area


• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification


• Project management experience or willingness to complete professional development in this area


• Completion of or enrolled in Masters of Nursing (or equivalent)


• Experience in document preparation, report writing, risk mitigation, change management

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay


• Discounted health insurance and eye care


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program


• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists


• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces


• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities


• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Taylor Bourchier - Nurse Unit Manager

Contact Number: 03 8559 7328

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 28 June 2026.
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.


• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.


• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.