AddressAt 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
Full Time Ongoing Role
Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply for a Principal Scientist in our Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – a place where our normal days are extraordinary; as are the people we care for.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Anatomical Pathology Scientist , who under the clinical direction of the Head of Anatomical Pathology, will lead a high quality, NATA accredited, efficient diagnostic Anatomical Pathology service, that meets the clinical needs of Peter Mac patients and external customers.
You will have a Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent and comprehensive experience in all technical aspects of histology, cytology and immunohistochemistry. This leadership position will have specific experience in staff management and supervision, ensuring that the team provides a timely service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will demonstrate the ability to develop and work within a budget, and have knowledge and senior experience in quality systems and laboratory information technology.
You will have a strong focus on a values based leadership approach. We are looking for candidates that want to encourage staff development and growth, whilst looking at opportunities to improve service delivery.
The successful applicant will have a professional approach to patient care, confidentiality and provision of pathology services. You will have an ability to communicate effectively and have a proven ability to work cooperatively with pathologists, clinicians, other senior scientists and researchers.
Peter Mac
Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.
Peter Mac’s aim is to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by facilities at our new home within a new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility in Parkville within Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building and surrounded by a world class biomedical precinct that includes the University of Melbourne, WEHI, the three Hospitals, the Melbourne, Women’s and Children’s.
Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Central City Location
- Training and Development Program
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Victorian Department of Health has recently announced a program of reforms across the public pathology system in Victoria.
As part of these reforms, the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a new separate public pathology entity. The new model for delivering public pathology services will present an exciting opportunity to improve the scope, scale and reach of pathology services and testing capability to all Victorians.
As this role is with Parkvile, the successful candidate for this role will be initially employed by Parkvile. Once the new public pathology entity is fully formed, which is anticipated to be in late 2024, this position and the successful candidate’s employment (including terms and conditions of employment) will transition to the new public pathology entity. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms and transition of this role to the new entity.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
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: Peter Gambell, Operations Director Pathology
Contact Number: 03 8559 8423
Email: *************@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM 14 May 2024
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Position Summary
Under the clinical direction of the Head of Anatomical Pathology, to lead and develop a high quality, NATA accredited Anatomical Pathology laboratory services, meeting clinical needs of Peter Mac patients and external customers, and establishing an efficient, highly credentialed and internationally competitive laboratory.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
SA2 – Principal Scientist
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
- Pathology stakeholders
- Research, PCCTU and BACT
- Nexomics and Cell Therapies PL
External
- External clinicians and clients
- Precinct partners
- National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)/ National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC)
- RMIT
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science
Post Graduate Qualification in Laboratory Sciences
Skills
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Medicine) or equivalent
- Proven and extensive experience (at least 10 years) in histology, cytology and immunohistochemistry within a NATA registered diagnostic Anatomical Pathology laboratory
- Expertise in supporting complex and specialised cancer diagnostic services including FISH and supporting molecular diagnostic services
- Expertise in trial and research support and diagnostics to international benchmarks Proven leadership of diagnostic laboratory teams
- Experience in leading and developing services to the highest quality benchmarks, including training systems, method and equipment validation and other quality activities to international benchmarks to satisfy international service and trial sponsor requirements
- Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including appropriate knowledge and experience in provision of laboratory services, quality systems, information technology, establishment and maintenance of relevant analytical methods in histology and immunohistochemistry.
- Professional approach to patient care, pathology services, confidentiality and efficiency in provision of pathology services.
- Evidence of effective communication skills and experience in training.
- Proven ability to work cooperatively with pathologists, clinicians, scientist colleagues, research and clinical trial staff
- Commitment to Continued Professional Development (APACE or ACCMLSW certification)
Desirable Requiements
- Post-graduate qualifications in management, laboratory sciences or IT
- Experience in change management, project management, advanced IT skills including developing analytical tools to record and manage service effectiveness
- Professional standing at a national level
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Commitment To Continued Professional Development (Apace Or Accmlsw Certification)
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Ensuring both internal and external Anatomical Pathology services meet the clinical needs of Peter Mac patients as defined by the Head of Anatomical Pathology
- Maintaining service performance targets with existing external Anatomical Pathology providers such as that they meet Peter Mac, NPAAC and NATA , and in some instances, GCP/GLP requirements.
- Developing and maintaining efficient operations of all of the diagnostic workflows.
- Liaises with pathologists and haematologists to develop and lead the provision of high quality specialised diagnostic services.
- Meets key performance indicators
- All services are continuously and completely compliant with all regulatory, credentialing and quality requirements
- Results are effectively and appropriately communicated to all stakeholders
2. Laboratory staff are suitable trained and supervised
- Staff are appropriately recruited, trained, managed and skilled in all disciplines
- All staff are formally trained with authentic and complete training records and are formally assessed as competent for their scope of practice
3. Supports a workplace culture that encourages change, learning, innovation and a team-based approach
- Successful implementation of new technologies, tests and workplace practices as required according to benchmarks as specified by the Head of Anatomical Pathology and Director of Pathology
- Introduction of new approaches to achieve better integration of service delivery
- Delivery of methodology and equipment validations to international benchmarks as well as clinical trial sponsor benchmarks
- All staff have agreed training and develop plans such that they develop new skills and capabilities
4. Manages all Anatomical pathology laboratory activity
- Monitors staff costs, budget spend and all activity with monthly reporting to the Director of Business
- Authorise and review expenditure monthly
- Ensures infrastructure for billing and cost recovery is effective
5. Quality Assurance and Improvement
- Maintain ongoing accreditation and certification of Laboratory according to NATA (ISO 15189) and other relevant standards
- Manage, supervise and participates in internal and external quality assurance programs.
- Develops, implements andamp monitors quality systems which meet the requirements of relevant accreditation bodies
- Promptly and thoroughly reports and investigates all incidents and procedural breakdowns
- Validate new equipment and laboratory assays according to departmental and regulatory policies and standards
- Documentation of test methods to NATA andamp ISO 18159 standards
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
6.Education and Research
- Maintain personal Continued Professional Development records (eg maintain APACE or ACCMLSW certification)
- Ensure staff participate in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings.
- Develops links with relevant agencies, companies and universities
- Fosters a culture supporting clinical trials research both internal and external
- Supports the smooth running of Nexomics where appropriate
- Encourages andamp develops research for the scientific staff where appropriate
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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.
