Haematology Research Fellow

• Full time or part time, 12 months fixed term opportunity commencing February 2025
• Enterprise Agreement - Doctors in Training 2022-2026
• $116,952 - $155,003.00 + generous salary packing + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We are world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the department

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre has been established at Austin Health to provide a holistic approach to cancer treatment and care, wellness, and research, with a state-of-the-art cancer centre. Cancer Services is responsible for inpatient and ambulatory medical oncology and clinical haematology, palliative care medicine and radiation oncology. The Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) has over 200 trials and is a vibrant and growing unit. Incorporated within the ONJ Centre are strong undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.

CCTC conducts a wide variety of trials nationally and internationally and has a reputation for excellence. The CCTC manages studies from Phase I to Phase III and includes investigator-initiated research, Collaborative Group and Pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials. The atmosphere within CCTC is energetic, friendly, and cohesive, with a strong teamwork ethic amongst all members with regular meetings and investigators to discuss management issues.

About the role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for enthusiastic and highly experienced Research Fellows to join the Department of Clinical Haematology and work with the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) at Austin Health from February 2025.  

Applicants are sought from trainees who are interested in developing Clinical Trial expertise in Clinical Haematology.  These positions will commence in February 2025 for a period of 12 months. These positions are suitable for Advanced Trainees entering their fourth year of Advanced Training, or candidates who are anticipated to have their Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians by February 2025. Successful candidates may have an opportunity to extend their position for a further 12 months upon re-application.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Be a Medical Practitioner with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, or equivalent international qualification with appropriate recognition from AHPRA
• Undergoing or hold specialist qualifications in Clinical Haematology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or equivalent international qualification with appropriate recognition from RACP
• Knowledge & experience in Clinical Haematology, in particular management of haematologic malignancies

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options, consistent with Doctors In Training EBA
• Paid conference and exam leave consistent with Doctors In Training EBA

Inclusion at Austin

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Application instructions

Please click ‘Apply Now’ and you will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Rose Smolic, rose.smolic@austin.org.au

Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 5 July 2024