The Centre for Cancer Education offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and development, including:
The new role of Business Development Manager has been created to take the Centre for Cancer Education (CCE) to the next level by developing the plan and future pipeline for the sustainable growth of the CCE, in liaison with key stakeholders.
As Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in expanding the reach and impact of the CCE over the next, formative 12-month period, with a future view to ensuring the CCE is on track to achieve its vision and mission in a sustainable manner.
Your success in this role will be achieved through your expertise in business development processes including a background in complex stakeholder consultation, particularly as it relates to a professional education and/or healthcare setting. Working collaboratively with a thoughtful teamwork approach will be your natural strength, enabling you to work effectively with VCCC Alliance staff, the University of Melbourne partners, alliance members, affiliate partners, consumers, and external stakeholders across the cancer sector, as required to progress the growth of the CCE.
As one of the leading sources of education and training for the broad, multidisciplinary cancer workforce across Victoria, the Centre for Cancer Education aims to improve patient outcomes by providing exceptional educational experiences and fostering a future-ready workforce.
The VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education has been developed in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and provides a globally accessible digital platform that offers evidence-based, multidisciplinary educational programming. The programming aims to improve patient outcomes by providing platform to support the professional development of healthcare professionals, cancer researchers and consumer (people affected by cancer) advocates.
Over the next 12 months, you will be responsible for:
You will be a positive, proactive and adaptable individual, able to think on your feet with a can-do approach. A born networker, you will pride yourself on using your initiative and excellent communication skills to work effectively with a professional team of multi-disciplinary people with sometimes conflicting priorities and varied requirements. As a professional operator accustomed to planning with consideration for contingencies and risk management, you will enjoy working with others to get things organised and achieve high-quality results.
You will have:
Despite having some of the best cancer outcomes in the world, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death and disease burden in Victoria. The VCCC Alliance is a joint venture of academic, research and clinical member institutions working together to change that.
We do this in alliance with our 10 joint venture members who, to name a few, include Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, WEHI, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Western Health – for more detailed information: https://vcccalliance.org.au/about-us/what-is-the-vccc-alliance/alliance-members/
Through the VCCC alliance we are collaborating and working to improve systems and educational offerings in cancer research and prevention, to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into better outcomes for all people affected by cancer across Victoria.
The VCCC Alliance has a 3.5-year agreement to mid-June 2024 with the Department of Health to develop and implement new and innovative cancer research and treatment programs under an agreed Strategic Program Plan, also working toward a new plan to take us beyond 2024.
Better Together – we connect and support to empower sustainable change
Integrity – we are respectful of the cancer community and accountable for our contribution
Bold – we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate
Patient-Centred – we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do
For All – we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian
Equity & Inclusion
The VCCC Alliance values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Michelle Barrett, Head of Education: [email protected]
Secondment
With the ongoing objective of enhancing relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be able to be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance member organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are encouraged to contact Chris Morton, Head of People & Culture, [email protected] to discuss the possibility of a suitable arrangement.
Download the position description
Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency to be considered. As the VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.
To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria set out in the position description.
Please lodge your application via SEEK by 10am Monday 17 July 2023.
This ad may be closed earlier if suitable applications are received prior to this date.
