Group Leader
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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
GROUP LEADER
- 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO's
- Appointments will be considered at the level of new group leader (Level C) through to experienced Professor (Level E)
- Attractive salary packaging offers available
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is recruiting a Group Leader to increase the capacity and efficiency of our “discovery to translation” cancer research pipeline. Our focus is to recruit the very best cancer researcher to lead their own independent research group with a broad strategic fit within our program themes: Cancer Evolution and Metastasis, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Organogenesis and Cancer, Cancer Immunology, and Computational Biology.
The Group Leader 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. This position is responsible for:
- Developing and managing a research program.
- Providing effective leadership and supervision to direct reports.
- Contributing to research leadership.
- Participating broadly in Cancer Research Division programs
This position is:
- Ongoing, Full-Time
- Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Basic Salary Range: $146,050.32 to $226,517.20 AUD p.a.
- Advertising from Wednesday, 5th March to Friday, 9th May 2025
For more information about the position and Peter Mac see our CANDIDATE BROCHURE.
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.
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
Applications Close: Friday, 9th May 2025
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Position Summary
The Group Leader 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.
Our focus is to recruit the very best cancer researchers to lead their own independent research group with a broad strategic fit within our program themes: Cancer Evolution and Metastasis, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Organogenesis and Cancer, Cancer Immunology, and Computational Biology.
The Group Leader is 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 may 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
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Education
Skills
ESSENTIAL
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area/discipline
- A substantial track record of career achievement in a field of research relevant to cancer be it wet and/or dry laboratory based translational and/or clinical
- A demonstrated capacity to manage a research budget commensurate with research output and funding income
- A strong national reputation and an emerging international reputation
- A track record of securing significant funding for the research activities through peer- reviewed commercial philanthropic or other appropriate sources
- 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
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
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3. Participate broadly in Cancer Research Division programs |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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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 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.