Group Leader

Date:  16 Apr 2024
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Hogan
Division:  Cancer Research
Department:  Laboratory Research
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Hogan

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.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

 

Ongoing, Full-Time Role – Multiple Positions Available!
 
GROUP LEADER – CANCER IMMUNOLOGY PROGRAM
 
-  Ongoing position
-  Monthly ADOs
-  Appointments will be considered at the level of new group leader (Level C) through to experienced Professor (Level E).
 
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is seeking multiple exceptional new research Group Leaders within the Cancer Immunology Program. The candidates will have an established or aspiring skill-set and broad strategic fit with our key strengths and strategic priorities.
 
The Peter Mac Cancer Immunology Program was established 24 years ago and is a recognised world leader in fundamental tumour immunology research and translation of immunotherapies for cancer into clinical practice. Peter Mac is seeking to appoint multiple outstanding researchers/clinical researchers in the field of cancer immunology/immunotherapy including haematology and solid tumours. The Group Leaders will develop and lead a team conducting internationally significant and innovative research to enhance our understanding of cancer development from fundamental biological principles of cancer to progression, evolution and translation into clinical practice.
 
Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing full employment history with relevant achievements and detailing professional qualifications. This should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how you meet the selection criteria and a two-page research vision statement.

 

Selection Criteria
• A substantial track record of career achievement in an area of immunology relevant to cancer
• A strong national reputation and an established or emerging international reputation (dependent on level of experience)
• A track record of securing significant funding for the research activities through peer- reviewed, commercial, philanthropic or other appropriate sources
• A demonstrated capacity to lead and appropriately manage a team of researchers and students with consideration to their physical and mental well being
• A demonstrated capacity to manage a research budget commensurate with research output and funding income
• A track record of successful supervision of graduate and postgraduate students
• A history of having made significant collegiate contributions in medical research, locally and nationally
• Ability to promote productive research collaborations between Institutes and Universities

 

For more information about the position and Peter Mac see.

 

Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 - Senior Research Fellow Level C (1RV1) to Senior Principal Research Fellow Level E (1PE5) dependant on candidate qualification and experience from $150,529.60 per annum to $226,517.20 per annum.
 
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: Professor Ben Hogan
Email: ben.hogan@petermac.org

Phone: 03 8559 5481

 

Alternate Contact: Professor Phil Darcy
Email: phil.darcy@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 13 May 2024.

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Position Summary

We are recruiting multiple Group Leaders to increase the capacity and efficiency of our “discovery to translation” cancer research pipeline. We have a specific focus on building and expanding our Cancer Immunology Program. The Peter Mac Cancer Immunology Program was established 24 years ago and is a recognised world leader in fundamental tumour immunology research and translation of immunotherapies for cancer into clinical practice. Peter Mac is seeking to appoint multiple outstanding researchers/clinical researchers in the field of cancer immunology/immunotherapy including haematology and solid tumours.

The Group Leaders will develop and lead a team conducting internationally significant and innovative research to enhance our understanding of cancer development from fundamental biological principles of cancer to progression, evolution and translation into clinical practice. 

The Group Leaders are responsible for ensuring that their group’s financial and operational processes are sustainable and in accordance with regulatory, commercial and ethical obligations. They will be driven to achieve excellence in research outputs, mentorship and make a significant contribution to the local, national and international scientific communities.

Appointments will be considered at the level of new group leader (Level C) through to experienced Professor (Level E).

An honorary academic position will be made available through the Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

1RV1 – 1PE5 (Senior Research Fellow Level C - Senior Principal Research Fellow level E) dependent of expertise

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal
  • Other Group Leaders and Team Leaders 
  • Collaborators at the Peter Mac 
  • Core Facility staff 
  • Professional Services staff 
  • Peter Mac clinical staff
External
  • Collaborators and researchers from other national and international institutions 

 

Skills

ESSENTIAL

  • A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area/discipline
  • A substantial track record of career achievement in an area of immunology relevant to cancer
  • A strong national reputation and an established or emerging international reputation (dependent on level of experience)
  • A track record of securing significant funding for the research activities through peer- reviewed, commercial, philanthropic or other appropriate sources
  • A demonstrated capacity to lead and appropriately manage a team of researchers and students with consideration to their physical and mental well being
  • A demonstrated capacity to manage a research budget commensurate with research output and funding income
  • A track record of successful supervision of graduate and postgraduate students
  • A history of having made significant collegiate contributions in medical research, locally and nationally
  • Ability to promote productive research collaborations between Institutes and Universities

Key Accountabilities

 

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Develop and manage a research program

  • Develop and implement research projects
  • Provide effective leadership and supervision to direct reports (staff and students) including day to day management of their work and ongoing performance feedback and development
  • Obtain external research funding sufficient to support a program of research for, at minimum, a small group of staff and students
  • Manage the financial and operational processes and procedures for the program to ensure ongoing viability

2. Contribute to research leadership

  • Foster, establish and lead liaison with key internal and external investigators at to establish new collaborative initiatives
  • Support research leadership within the Peter Mac and assist in special initiatives as requested by the Associate Director Laboratory Research
  • Supervise students (Honours, Masters, PhD) to completion
  • Successfully mentor junior researchers and students at the Peter Mac
  • Contribute to the overall research strategy for the Peter Mac

3. Participate broadly in Peter Mac's research programs

  • Actively participate and engage on Peter Mac committees, working groups or as directed by the Associate Director Laboratory Research
  • Communicate and foster collaborative relationships with other laboratory and clinical researchers at Peter Mac
  • Present, and support team members to present, at Peter Mac Research Seminars

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

 

 

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

 

 

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.