Opportunities

The VCCC Alliance is offering scholarships for staff from VCCC Alliance member organisations, as well as employees from the regional cancer workforce, to undertake a Melbourne MicroCert (online, short course through the University of Melbourne) in Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care.  

Up to five scholarships will be awarded to cover 50% of fees for this MicroCert course commencing in June 2022. 

The six-week program designed by leading cancer experts, gives you access to leading oncological experts who'll provide evidence-based insights and indispensable guidance on using genomic data to enhance treatment plans.

Time commitment is approx 4 hours per week, delivered flexibly, allowing you to learn on your own schedule, within the timeframe. 

The VCCC Alliance is once again proud to partner with the Picchi Brothers Foundation to invite applications for the Picchi Award for Excellence in Cancer Research 2022. 

Up to three $10,000 prizes recognising excellence in cancer research will be awarded to PhD students from VCCC

Full time, flexible working from home and Parkville office options

• Grow your events career – use and develop skills across a wide range of events activities
• Loads of variety in this central role within a supportive and friendly team
• Work flexibly - hybrid mix of in-office and from-home offered
• Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging

Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care - Six week course starts Monday 6 June 2022

Learn from leading oncological experts by enrolling in new Melbourne MicroCerts, delivered online through the University of Melbourne. Co-designed with the VCCC Alliance, courses provide practical, in-demand skills students can immediately apply to their workplace, or step into rewarding roles in the specified areas.

Enrol as an individual, or managers, sponsor a group to rapidly upskill your team. 

Time commitment is approx 4 hours per week, delivered flexibly, allowing you to learn on your own schedule, within the timeframe. 

The flexible program is designed to be of interest to PhD students with either a scientific or clinical background, including medical graduates, nursing and allied health specialists.

The Master of Cancer Sciences is one of the world's most innovative online learning programs, taught by leading global cancer experts across multiple disciplines from VCCC alliance organisations and the University of Melbourne. Learn to connect the latest evidence-based theory to practical skills that improve the clinical care of patients with cancer. 

Specialist Certificate, Graduate Certificate and Master pathways are offered. Intakes in January, April, July and October 2022.