As an alliance of 10 research, academic and clinical organisations, the VCCC Alliance supported by funding from the Victorian Government, continues its ground-breaking work developing and implementing innovative programs aimed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance is working towards implementing a patient-partnered cancer research program across Australia. The program will be modelled on, and strongly aligned with, an existing international patient-partnered cancer research project. Working directly with patients, the program will combine patient-reported data, clinical data, and genomic data to create a unique, anonymised dataset which can be shared to accelerate cancer research internationally.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and developing all aspects of the program’s data management and preparing for later project launch. You will work closely with our data collaborator to collaboratively develop the detailed plans for the technical infrastructure required to support the collection, secure storage and curation of participant data, as well as the management of project workflows, communications, and sample tracing.
This position is being offered as a part time (0.5FTE), 6 month contract, linked to current program funding.
The Health Data Lead will work collaboratively with external stakeholders to assist in the development of proof-of-concept technical infrastructure and evaluation of functionality, alongside planning for the full infrastructure build. Key responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone who is team-oriented and is capable of building strong and sustainable relationships both internally and externally. Additionally, we are looking for someone who shares ideas and welcomes alternatives from diverse stakeholders in order to reach a shared goal.
You will have:
The vision for the VCCC Alliance is to save lives through the integration of consumer-engaged cancer research, education and patient care.
Founded in the holistic principles of the internationally-recognised Comprehensive Cancer Centre model, the VCCC alliance brings together 10 of Victoria’s leading research, academic, and clinical institutions to achieve what can only be done through state-wide collaboration. Together we will improve outcomes in cancer in metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, and forge new approaches to cancer research, education, and patient care for all.
The VCCC Alliance’s multi-site, multi-disciplinary model brings together the complementary strengths of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health (including The Royal Melbourne Hospital), the University of Melbourne, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Western Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (including St Vincent's Institute), Austin Health (including the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Lifesciences) and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
VCCC Alliance’s tight-knit staff team form a backbone working to enable collaborative efforts across the VCCC Alliance and beyond.
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.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply to this position and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. In the spirit of reconciliation, the VCCC Alliance acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we carry out our work across Victoria and we recognise and value their continuing cultural heritage, beliefs and deep connection with the land and waters.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Dr Justine Ellis, Program Director Patient Partnered Research at [email protected].
If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
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 partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are also encouraged to contact Nell Keenan, People and Development Advisor and Culture VCCC Alliance, [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable arrangement.
Applicants must have permanent residency to be considered. As VCCC Alliance is located within a hospital, triple vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.
To be considered for this role please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria covered in the Position Description.
All applications must be lodged via SEEK by midnight Sunday 28 August 2022. The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.
