AddressCompany Description
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
In this 12 months fixed-term full-time role, you will be a part of the EJ Whitten Prostate Cancer Centre at Epworth, a philanthropic funded specialist centre dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with prostate cancer. Reporting to the Research Program Manager, you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating and managing Clinical Research studies and trials in prostate and urological cancer. This is an office-based, face-to-face role.
You will make an impact by:
- Collaborating with Principal Investigators to develop and manage clinical trials and Clinical Research protocols
- Overseeing recruitment to a wide range of clinical studies, both commercial and non-commercial
- Developing your skills and capabilities as a research professional within a team culture that actively encourages collaborative research
To be successful in this role…
You will be someone who enjoys working with research teams, clinicians, and other research professionals. You will be a great communicator, with an empathetic and supportive approach and an ability to build strong productive relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders. You will have an eye for process improvement and quickly fixing any issues that may come your way.
You will have:
- Relevant qualifications in health and science
- Minimum of 12 months' experience in a clinical and/or research setting, with experience in planning and conducting research projects and clinical trials desirable
- Experience in nursing is desirable
- Previous experience in oncology research or medical oncology is desirable
- Previous experience working with tissue/blood sample collections, processing and storage would be advantageous
Position Description Inherent Requirements
We will review applications as we receive them.
Additional Information
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the “I’m Interested” button to attach your CV and cover letter, and complete the application form.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact ******@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0***.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
