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Posted 19 June, 2026

Nursing Unit Manager, North Star Van Norton Poche Early Phase Trials Unit NSLHD

Northern Sydney Local Health District
St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_340414

This position will lead a team of staff in the development, establishment and management of a multi-disciplinary early phase clinical trials within NORTHSTAR Van Norton Poche early phase Trials Unit NSLHD.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 1 June 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,806.20 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671742

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working


Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will lead the planning, establishment, development and management of multi-disciplinary early phase clinical trials within Nth Star Van Norton Poche Early Phase Trials Unit. It involves the development and management of strategic plans to conduct cancer clinical trial research to achieve the aims and goals of the NSW Government through the NSW Cancer Institute within the NSLHD.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

  1. Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). Previous experience in venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of complex trial medications including chemotherapeutics/immunotherapy.
  2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in clinical trial methodology, conduct and regulatory requirements.
  3. Substantial working experience in a clinical research environment including experience in the management of early phase Clinical Trials.



Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Lee on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 02 July 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 06 July 2026

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