Job posted: 11/04/2024

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Austin Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical and Nursing

Reference: 51198

Austin Health  is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers. Our 11,000 employees and volunteers provide safe, high quality, person-centred care at Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services. We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes. 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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled clinician-researcher to join Austin Health and the Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), as a jointly appointed ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head, and consultant with the Department of Clinical Haematology.

About the department:

Clinical Haematology forms part of the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre at Austin Health, and provides services for a wide range of benign and malignant haematological conditions in the inpatient, specialist clinics, day treatment and home settings. Apheresis, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation form part of the service in close collaboration with Austin Pathology’s Laboratory Haematology team. A consultative service is also provided throughout Austin Health and extends to Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, and other regional health service partners. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) is renowned for its patient-focused translational research, aimed at bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application. Located in Heidelberg, Victoria, the Institute is dedicated to understanding cancer's complexities and developing more effective, targeted therapies. Through collaborative efforts, ONJCRI's research portfolio addresses various cancer types, striving to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the global fight against cancer by translating scientific breakthroughs into practical anticancer therapeutics.

About the role:

• Hours per week: full-time (40 hours per week), with 0.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) as ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head, and 0.3 FTE Austin Health Clinical Haematologist

• Fixed responsibilities: Two clinics a week in malignant haematology, plus ward service (number of weeks pro-rated to EFT)

• Appointment period: Fixed term (5 years, with formal review with both managers at 3 years) To be successful for this role you must:

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent

• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Clinical Haematology o A scope of practice encompassing allogeneic stem cell transplantation is essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care

• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.

• Fulfill the criteria outlined in the corresponding Position Description for the ONJCRI Clinical Laboratory Head.

• Have experience in the following areas:

o Management of acute leukaemias and myeloid malignancies

o Clinical trials practice

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 pro rata, plus purchased leave options

• Paid conference leave pro rata

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 on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be required to sign in or  register for an Austin Health Careers Account.

As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application. Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit. 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.

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

• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
• Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)