Job Description:
The Director of the Children's Cancer Centre is a pivotal leadership role within the Division of Medicine. This position guides the Centre in alignment with the hospital's vision, values, and strategic direction.
The Director is accountable for the Centre's overall strategic and operational performance, as measured by defined key performance indicators.
This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, timely, and patient-centred care, while also fostering excellence in education and research.
A key priority is maintaining the Centre's financial sustainability and operational efficiency, supported by a strong culture of staff engagement and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
* IDENTIFY, BUILD, AND MAINTAIN STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL INTERNAL NON-CLINICAL SERVICES, CLINICAL UNITS; EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS, AND WITH THE CAMPUS PARTNERS
* FACILITATE AND DRIVE HIGH QUALITY ORIGINAL RESEARCH IN THE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING BUILDING, AND SUPPORTING RELEVANT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
* COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Requirements:
* Eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
* Fellowship with a relevant college
* Formal leadership training is desirable
* A higher degree such as MD or PhD is desirable
* Experience in a major public teaching hospital preferably at department/director level or demonstrated experience leading a department and/or large group of professionals
What We Offer:
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
* Parkville location and close to public transport
* Culture of continuous improvement
Other Requirements:
* Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Compliance with RCH's 'Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases' procedure