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    5.0
    Marketing Role
    Mar 2026
    Melbourne VIC 30042 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Great company for growth and learning.
    The good thingsA great company working towards brighter futures, and improving lives through the development of medicine. You can really tell the care people put in to their work, and feeling like we are contributing to something greater. Overall really happy working at Nucleus network, as you are rewarded for genuine hard work.
    The challengesSometimes it's challenging when working with overseas colleagues, as a global company.
    2.0
    Manager
    Jun 2025
    All Melbourne VIC3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Used to be good, staff undervaluedBad management culture High turnover rate Upper level management does not value staff Some upper level management try to work around legislation requirements Does not pay market rate Would rather replace staff then invest in current staff Underappreciating to staff Inflexible with leave requests, only got to have Christmas period off due to shut down Flexible working for administrative roles is a bonus
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Registered Nurse
    Apr 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Working at Nucleus Network feels like running a marathon with no finish line!
    The good thingsThe staff were great and went a long way to help and make the job bearable.
    The challengesWhere do I start? Bad management culture—higher management either does not care or is rude to their staff. Mostly understaffed during busy time, tasks are often unrealistic. There is a high turnover rate, either because the company does not invest in its staff or because it is always about profit.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Casual Clinical Unit Staff
    Nov 2024
    Melbourne VIC 3000current employee
    Good for CV not on your pocket.
    The good thingsGood to gain experience in nursing, research & allied health. Good for CV. Full of amazing & helpful staff. They will ease off the pressure a bit and make work enjoyable and bearable as each task is time pressured. Opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
    The challengesSeasonal work only with busy periods & months where there is no work for casuals. Rostered shifts in advance are not a guarantee that you have work and may give you a false sense of security. they tend to cancel a lot during off peak season. It was good in the first few months, then began cutting shifts to 4-5 hours or cancel daily the day before. Hard to pick up shift somewhere else the last minute! Good for students who want to work a few hours per day, good for those living with parents, with no mortgage or serious financial obligations. 70% kitchen hand work serving meals to trial participants, 30% collecting blood or doing ecgs etc. Long wait to get paid. Pay is every 14th of each month from previous month worked. Such a long stretch. Need a lot of savings or a second job as backup.
    12 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Marketing & Recruitment
    Aug 2024
    Melbourne VIC 3004
    Plenty of opportunities for improvement.
    The good thingsThis organisation has the opportunity to make a difference to lives.
    The challengesSenior leadership group think.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Clinical Unit
    Jun 2024
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    The company values are unfortunately just 'face values' and don't feature at all in the company culture or environment.
    The good thingsThe floor staff are passionate and intelligent people starting their career in research.
    The challengesExecutive and senior management.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Pharmacist
    Dec 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good for industry experience but limited career progression
    The good thingsGood introduction to clinical research
    The challengesOvertime is normalised. I felt management didn’t respect work life balance.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Clinical Development
    Sep 2023
    All Melbourne VICcurrent employee
    Very inclusive and enjoyable workplace
    The good thingsFantastic team, very supportive colleagues and managers
    The challengesOpportunities for growth in most departments are great, not much in smaller teams
    1.0
    Clinical Unit Assistant
    Sep 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Poor work life balance
    The good thingsSalary is reasonable. The team dynamic is great. The work is relatively easy.
    The challengesUnpredictable shifts make it hard to maintain work life balance. Management unreceptive to feedback.
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Clinical Assistant
    Jul 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    good foot in the door for clinical research, but not for long term
    The good thingsworking in the unit taught me great time management and i learnt a lot about research and clinical trials. would recommend for students studying healthcare around other university commitments.
    The challengeshard to balance a social life. shifts can be really early or late and sometimes only 4 hours. hospital parking is expensive and I didn't like that it was opposite a dark park.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Marketing
    Feb 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Brilliant environment to learn and grow with supportive managers and colleagues
    The good thingsExcellent management that cares about their employees, great team environment and friendly colleagues that are supportive.
    The challengesWorkload can seem overwhelming sometimes, but as long as you ask for the support you need it is more than achievable.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Clinical Trials Officer
    Jan 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A wealth of knowledge can be learnt if you are willing to stick it out.
    The good thingsSo many fantastically talented and kind, warm people in the team. Now quite easy to change departments or move up. There's an energetic culture and diversity is celebrated. Learning and development is encouraged within my department.
    The challengesPhase I trials is a lot of work. In every department. Expect to work hard. We all do. There will be overtime. There will be times you don't get the leave you want.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Clinical unit assistant
    Jan 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good working environment with the people, poor management and burnout ruins the workplace.
    The good thingsGood team and great people to work with! the work is also easy in comparison to many health roles.
    The challengesManagement doesn't support staff. Loyalty means nothing to them as an employer.
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Middle Manager role
    May 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role
    At least 10 years behind other innovative health and research organisations in Australia
    The good thingsNucleus Network is very fortunate to operate in a space that attracts talented, science and research-focused individuals with a genuine drive to do meaningful work. Because of this, many of the non-executive employees are absolutely incredible people to go to work with every day. They are the good thing about Nucleus Network.
    The challengesUnfortunately there is a high turnover of excellent but under-appreciated and overworked staff which leaves the remaining culture feeling sterile. The people who stay and progress in the organisation become part of a hierarchical executive management team that is distanced from it's employees. The company values are unfortunately just 'face values' and don't feature at all in the company culture or environment.
    7 people found this helpful
    4.0
    CUA
    Apr 2022
    Fascinating and fast paced!
    The good thingsFantastic work life balance Learning new skills and innovative technology working with people with various backgrounds interesting trials
    The challengesVery fast paced Adapting to new technology fast
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Clinical Unit
    Sep 2021
    former employee
    Worth all the hard work.
    The good thingsOpportunity for career development and growth.
    The challengesIt's a fast-paced environment but is the same time, rewarding.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    People & Culture Department
    Aug 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great company and people with a great purpose.
    The good thingsWith the devastating impacts of COVID pandemic, it has been a privilege to work for a company that is having a global impact facilitating critical medical research. Job security is also a bonus as an essential and growing industry, especially in these uncertain times. The people are dedicated, hardworking and great to work with. If you have the drive to success Nucleus Network will give you the opportunity to thrive, I know I have!
    The challengesWith any growing business there will always be growing pains, the teams all work through these together and continue to grow.
    5.0
    Marketing Department
    Aug 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Working hard to advance medical science
    The good thingsIt is incredibly motivating to be working in a company that is involved with cutting-edge medical research. If we have to push extra hard, it's because we're trying to find participants to help test potential treatments for medical conditions that can affect millions of people around the world.
    The challengesDue to the fast-moving nature of phase 1 clinical trials, it can be tricky to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Shared Service
    Aug 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    The hiring and onboarding experience was really good and the team I am working with work hard and support each other.
    The good thingsThe people are great. The organisation is dynamic and is changing due to growth, there is a lot to do but it is really rewarding and enjoyable work!
    The challengesNot being able to spend more time in the office with my team, due to lockdowns
    4.0
    People and Culture
    Aug 2021
    current employee
    Very grateful for the opportunity to work at Nucleus Network!
    The good thingsThe company is evolving quickly, it is a meaningful job with a supportive and hardworking team.
    The challengesAs it is evolving quickly, there are new challenges all the time, but I enjoy this!
    2.0
    Clinical Unit Assistant
    Jul 2021
    Inconsistent shifts and poor training
    The good thingsAs a casual Clinical Unit Asisstant; I found that the other staff members were lovely. Management were friendly and approachable. Good exposure to clinical trial environment and processes.
    The challengesBarely any training before you’re on the floor taking bloods etc. Really thrown in the deep end. They expect you to be available for 4 shifts per week; but will also cut your shifts down to 4 hours or even cancel them at incredibly short notice. I understand that the role is casual; but it’s to the point where I completely understand why staff have no issue calling in sick constantly; made me feel exceptionally expendable. I left for far more consistent casual work elsewhere. Good job if you’re a nursing or paramedic student still living at home.
    7 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Resource Coordinator
    Jun 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great few years, in which I was able to be part of a close team and the opportunity to be part of some life changing studies.
    The good thingsWorking within a great team and under supportive managers. The role and additional mentoring provided, enabled me to learn new skills and improve previous abilities. The results of the work can be truly rewarding.
    The challengesFast past paced environment, with a dynamic workload. Pushes you to think outside of the box to find creative but practical solutions.
    4.0
    Coordinator
    Dec 2020
    Learnt ALOT in clinical trials
    The good thingsThe people I work with are nice. Change is happening for the better but it will take time. Manager is good and listens to me, clear vision for our department.
    The challengesWorkload can be challenging at times. It comes and goes.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    CUA
    May 2020
    former employee
    Beware
    The good thingsNot much to say, some value for early career people wanting to gain skills & experience in clinical research, but most only stay long enough to get the experience then move on
    The challengesUnreasonable workload/expectations for staff, high rate of staff turnover says it all
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Resource Coordinator
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    The management at Nucleus have been incredibly supportive and provided me with the skills required to move up within the organisation.
    The good thingsAs an organisation they are extremely supportive. Management really empower staff and provide them with the skills required to move up within the organisation
    The challengesThere are ongoing challenges but these have helped me learn and develop professionally. Learning about the wide range of studies and the way the company operates
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    recruitment
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    good experience and nice people
    The good thingsgood pay and casual lets u easily accept or decline shifts
    The challengessometimes targets seemed a little over optimistic and higher ups didn't really grasp the many reasons why they would be unrealistic so a bit of dissonance between the levels.
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Laboratory Technician
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good for students start their first job
    The good things24/7 shift available
    The challengesSmall Laboratory space
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Feb 2020
    A lot of unhappy people.
    The good thingsFair remuneration. New offices.
    The challengesUnderstaffed, high pressure, not a great culture.
    10 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Project managment
    Sep 2019
    Used to be much better, now overworked.
    The good thingsColleagues are fantastic.
    The challengesWork load is too high.
    5 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Clinical Staff
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Company has high expectation for new staff members.
    The good thingsLarge Clinical trial phase I company
    The challengesNot enough training or buddy shift that they provide for new staff.
    5 people found this helpful
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