Research Nurse

• Excellent work – life balance.
• Opportunities to upskill within the role.
• This opportunity will consider candidates as either part time (0.8 FTE) or full time (1.0 FTE) on a fixed term basis until 30th June 2027.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The PERTH (Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health) Trial is world-leading research study at the UWA Medical School. The study involves an interventional clinical trial to investigate the impact of plastic-associated chemicals on human health. This position is based at the QEII Medical Centre campus.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, assist the Clinical Trial Coordinator with the organisation and implementation of the PERTH Trial protocol. Specifically, you will work with the clinical team (doctors and research dietitians), recruiting and retaining participants, ensuring their welfare. Following GCP, you will conduct patient procedures including ECG, phlebotomy, administering questionnaires, and educating participants on specimen collection. You will be responsible for ensuring complete and accurate data and specimen collection and will follow up and support participants to ensure this outcome for the study.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.
• Relevant experience at an appropriate level, must include phlebotomy and ECG.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Some after-hours work may be required.

Position description: Research Nurse PD.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tamsin Johnson at tamsin.johnson@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zander Ribbens at zander.ribbens@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 29th July 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.