Project Manager

Date: 9 Apr 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Pathology Research

Division: Business Ventures

Department: Pathology

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Pathology Research

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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Full Time Fixed Term Role

Although digital pathology has been adopted internationally, in Australia digital pathology is primarily being used in the research environment. The Pathology department is conducting a proof-of-concept Digital Pathology pilot for the implementation of defined workflows in using digital pathology for second opinion reviews, biomarker analysis and molecular pathology workflows. This project affords Peter Mac an opportunity to assess the future potential benefits of this platform in diagnostics. We are seeking a project manager to provide overall oversight and support for the day-to-day delivery of the digital pathology program and be a point of contact with the strategic partners.

This role is fixed term for 3 years full time 80 hours per fortnight +ADO and reports to Prof Stephen Fox.

The activities of the project manager will include but are not limited to:

Development and Oversight of the DP implementation - Project and Change Management
Technology Evaluation and Selection
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Data Management and Security Compliance
Development and Delivery of Training Programs
Regulatory Compliance

Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will transition to the new lead health service for pathology services once determined.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

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: Rebekah Beacham
Email: rebekah.beacham@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 1 May 2025
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Position Summary

The role of project manager will provide overall oversight and support for the day-to-day delivery of the digital pathology program and be a point of contact with the strategic partners. The activities of the project manager will be managing timelines and budgets, development of key documentation, reporting to internal and external stakeholder, project milestone and financial reporting and stakeholder management.

Develop and Oversee DP implementation:
Implement the digital pathology program of 1) second opinions, 2) AI and biomarker quantitative/tumour identification algorithms and 3) establish DP molecular workflows. Align for enhanced diagnostics, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Project and Change Management: Lead project planning, budgeting, and timelines for digital pathology implementation in the Department of Pathology, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruptions to existing workflows.

Technology Evaluation and Selection: Coordinate the assessment and selection of the digital pathology platforms, AI tools, and image analysis software that meet clinical and technical requirements of the projects.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:Collaborate with pathologists, IT teams, clinicians, scientists, researchers and external vendors to drive adoption and optimize digital pathology processes.

Data Management and Security Compliance:Ensure robust data governance policies, focusing on secure handling of digital slides, patient data privacy, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Develop and Lead Training Programs: Implement training initiatives for pathology teams and other stakeholders, enhancing

Regulatory Compliance:Ensure that digital pathology workflows and processes adhere to ISO 15189 standards and other relevant regulations, maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and patient safety in line with clinical laboratory accreditation requirements.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

HS7 Year 1 - Year 5.

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.

Key Relationships

Internal	Head of Anatomical Pathology Principal Scientist Anatomical Pathology ICT Quality Manager and officers Pathologists Pathology scientists
External	Pathology Network West (or equivalent) Collaborative Centre Cancer Genomic Medicine

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualification in healthcare, technology, public policy, or a related field
Experience in digital pathology, AI in healthcare, or similar diagnostic tools
Strong project management and change management experience
Demonstrated experience in project management in clinical service, clinical research or healthcare setting, from setup, coordination, delivery and evaluation
Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines
Excellent relationship management and communications skills including the ability to engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously, as a member of broad multidisciplinary team and seek assistance and guidance when required
Ability to engender cooperation and support from collaborators from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Sound computer skills.

Desirable Requirements

Familiarity with anatomical pathology workflows, digital pathology models and AI-based diagnostic algorithms

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

1. Planning and Project Management	Manage a portfolio of varying project concurrently, from initiation and setup through to delivery, coordination and evaluation Coordinate the delivery of projects as per the funding and partnership agreement Ensure effective management of issues/risks identified and agreed mitigation plans are implemented Ensure review and sign off by key stakeholders Ensure issues are promptly resolved or escalated
2. Documentation and Reporting	Develop planning documentation outlining project scope, plans, governance, schedule, approach, strategies and deliverables and project budgets Develop and coordinate the delivery of implementation plans as per funding and partnership agreements Develop specialised clinical and operating policies and procedures, under the guidance of subject-matter experts Report regularly on project progress including the operational, financial and milestone reporting
3. Stakeholder Management and Governance	Establish effective communication strategies fostering open and effective lines of communication at all levels and with both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure project management requirements are communicated effectively to the project and delivery team/s. Liaise and galvanise support from key stakeholder for input to documents and processes Convene and manage key project governance and team meetings
4.Engagement	Assist in the development and delivery of presentations, posters etc related to internal and external stakeholders Assist in the development of submissions and bids for new partnering opportunities
5.Follows appropriate policies and procedures	Acts in accordance with Peter Mac Policy including maintaining appropriate patient and client confidentiality Comply with professional obligations as described by registration requirements, codes and guidelines of the relevant National Accreditation Bodies Undergoes performance appraisals in accordance with Peter Mac guidelines

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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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.