The SKILLED Internship Program provides a practical and experiential education pathway that aims to increase the number of PhD, Masters, and Honors-level scientists to become Study Coordinators (SC) and Clinical Trial Administrative Officers (CTAO) within the clinical trials sector across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
As an experienced program/project manager with a background in the health sector (preferably in clinical trials), this role will provide you with the rare opportunity to work closely with stakeholders from leading universities, clinical trial units in host sites across Victoria and expert educators as you manage all aspects of the program, from intake preparation to intern placement, induction & training, through to internship completion and evaluation.
In your role as Program Manager, Skilled Internship you will oversee all operational elements to ensure the success of the program and the meeting of contractual funding requirements. You will take part in internship project presentations and annual completion ceremonies and support promotional events.
Reporting to the program’s Senior Manager & Regional Advisor, success in this role will hinge on a ‘can do’, collaborative approach and effective teamwork to facilitate information sharing, progress updates, and alignment on necessary administrative tasks and responsibilities to ensure a cohesive approach.
You will have proven experience in collaborative program management, experienced in relationship-building in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will:
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.
VCCC Alliance offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and development, including:
United: We connect and support to empower sustainable change
Respectful: We are respectful of each other and 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
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.
The VCCC Alliance makes decisions on employment, engagement, promotion, and reward based on merit. We are committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, contractors, appointees, secondees, volunteers and partners with a safe, respectful, and rewarding environment. This commitment is set out in more detail in the VCCC Alliance Equal Opportunity Policy and Bullying Prevention Policy.
For further information, please contact Chris Packer, Senior Manager, SKILLED Internship Program & Regional Advisor: [email protected]
All applications must be lodged via SEEK by COB Monday, 13 May 2024.
To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency to be considered. As VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement unless exempt.
The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.