The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) alliance is changing the way we tackle cancer in Victoria. Supported by new funding from the Victorian Government, over the next 3.5 years, the alliance will continue its ground-breaking work developing and implementing innovative, system-changing programs aimed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
We are currently expanding our team to deliver on this ambitious plan and are now seeking a Leadership Development Program Manager. This part-time opportunity will run through to 31 December 2021.
Part time (22 hrs p/w) Parental leave contract to 31 December 2021
This is a new role, funded to facilitate the creation of a diverse, equitable and exceptional leadership program within multiple sub programs. The scope of this role is to initiate and manage a new program of work with the primary objective over the next 3.5 years to develop and progress:
As the Program Manager, Leadership Development you will play an integral role in the VCCC Cancer Education and Training team. Drawing upon your understanding of the healthcare system and/or cancer care and your proven project management expertise you will enjoy planning, initiating and guiding the development of high quality leadership learning.
You will have outstanding relationship, influencing and communications skills. You will be comfortable and well-practiced in engaging with diverse stakeholders including senior academics, researchers, stakeholders, both existing and new audiences, supporting and guiding collaborative groups and be comfortable with the hands-on organisation this requires, working with a small not for profit team.
You will be adept at initiating new programs, an adaptable and resourceful individual who takes pride in your strong relationship skills to facilitate collaboration and to bring people together to achieve results. You will be comfortable in providing leadership guidance and influencing cultural change and development, navigating complexities when they arise and celebrating successes with your colleagues and stakeholders as you progress.
You will have:
Desirable
This contract role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Program Manager who has a strong interest in leadership development to create the foundations and grow a series of high quality leadership programs. The key focuses for this parental leave contract include:
This role may additionally or alternatively be allocated to other programs of work, dependent on business and funding requirements, the individual’s capability and capacity.
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary higher degree in nursing, allied health, science, education or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. You will be a naturally exuberant and positive person who places a high value on education and learning. You will enjoy working with varied stakeholders and will be adept at working collaboratively to get the best results. As an accomplished project manager, you will enjoy working as a member of a flexible and supportive team and you will flourish when provided with the opportunity to think innovatively and deliver pragmatically. You will:
Ideally you will also have:
The vision for the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) 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’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 is made up of a tight-knit team of staff who form the backbone working to facilitate the power of collective impact across the VCCC alliance and beyond.
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
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre 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.
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 partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC alliance are encouraged to contact Caroline Bando, Business Partner, People & Culture via caroline.bando@unimelb.edu.au to explore the possibility of a suitable arrangement.
For a confidential conversation regarding the role, please contact Kyleigh Smith Associate Head of Education, Kyleigh.smith@unimelb.edu.au
Applications should consist of your CV and a covering letter outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the position description.
Please lodge your application via Seek no later than COB Monday 1 March 2021.NB: The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.
