Cardiothoracic Research Manager

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, Full Time position (38 hours per week)

About the Role
You will assume overall responsibility for managing all cardiothoracic and surgical oncology research projects. This involves overseeing daily operations and service delivery for the Cardiothoracic Research and the Surgical Oncology trials, managing the research coordinators, ensuring that each coordinator is appropriately delegated to support all clinical trial requirements, and are conducted to the highest, ethical, adhering to the good clinical practice guidelines in readiness for inspections by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, TGA and other government sponsored audits.

Classifications for this position will be RN47 - RN48 Research Nurse Level 4 ($134,498.00 - 137,696.00 per annum, pro rata) or RZ5 - RZ7 Medical Scientist, Grade 4 ($127,535.20 - 134,269.20 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Nursing with additional qualification of Masters Degree. Progress towards (or achievement of) a PhD (desirable) OR Equivalent Medical Scientist qualification

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

• Clinical expertise in Cardiothoracic and/or surgical oncology care

• Previous experience in coordinating or supporting clinical trials, preferably in a cardiothoracic and surgical oncology research setting.

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Cardiothoracic Research
The Cardiothoracic Research Unit is committed to excellence and strives to remain at the forefront of innovative treatment options. Its work includes clinical trials investigating novel therapies aimed at improving outcomes for patients with both early- and late-stage lung cancer, as well as research focused on post–cardiac surgery care as well as patients with other cancer types.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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