Group Leader

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
 
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
 
Ongoing, Full-Time Role – Multiple Positions Available!

GROUP LEADER – CANCER IMMUNOLOGY PROGRAM
 
-  Ongoing position
-  Monthly ADOs
-  Appointments will be considered at the level of new Group Leader (Level C) through to experienced Professor (Level E).
 
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is seeking multiple exceptional new research Group Leaders within the Cancer Immunology Program. The candidates will have an established or aspiring skill-set and broad strategic fit with our key strengths and strategic priorities.
 
The Peter Mac Cancer Immunology Program was established 24 years ago and is a recognised world leader in fundamental tumour immunology research and translation of immunotherapies for cancer into clinical practice. Peter Mac is seeking to appoint multiple outstanding researchers/clinical researchers in the field of cancer immunology/immunotherapy including haematology and solid tumours. The Group Leaders will develop and lead a team conducting internationally significant and innovative research to enhance our understanding of cancer development from fundamental biological principles of cancer to progression, evolution and translation into clinical practice.
 
Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing full employment history with relevant achievements and detailing professional qualifications. This should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how you meet the selection criteria and a two-page research vision statement.
 
Selection Criteria
• A substantial track record of career achievement in an area of immunology relevant to cancer
• A strong national reputation and an established or emerging international reputation (dependent on level of experience)
• A track record of securing significant funding for the research activities through peer- reviewed, commercial, philanthropic or other appropriate sources
• A demonstrated capacity to lead and appropriately manage a team of researchers and students with consideration to their physical and mental well being
• A demonstrated capacity to manage a research budget commensurate with research output and funding income
• A track record of successful supervision of graduate and postgraduate students
• A history of having made significant collegiate contributions in medical research, locally and nationally
• Ability to promote productive research collaborations between Institutes and Universities
 
Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 - Senior Research Fellow Level C (1RV1) to Senior Principal Research Fellow Level E (1PE5) dependant on candidate qualification and experience from $150,529.60 per annum to $226,517.20 per annum.
 
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.  

Hiring Manager: Professor Ben Hogan
Email: *********@petermac.org
Phone: 03 8559 5***
 
Alternate Contact: Professor Phil Darcy
Email: **********@petermac.org
 
Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 13 May 2024.
 
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
 
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
•    Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
•    Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
•    We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.