Alfred Cancer Biobank Coordinator

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term position until December 2025
• Part time (45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 4 Level 1 (HS4)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit provides multidisciplinary management for adult cancer patients. An important component of its continuous growth is the activation of service improvement and research projects. The Unit is committed to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery, with a focus on consumer-driven, patient-centred innovations. With strong affiliations with Monash University, the Unit has a growing portfolio of clinical and translational projects that are enabled by the Alfred Cancer Biobank (ACB).

The Role
The primary purpose of the position is to support the continuous growth of the Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit, particularly in the areas of academic research and clinical service improvement. Supported by the Director and Clinical Research Manager, the position is responsible for overseeing the operations and management of the Alfred Cancer Biobank.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence, judgement, and initiative.
• Familiar with the ethical and legal requirements of biobanking and research activities involving human biospecimens and data
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and quality of documentation

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Chris Brooks, Senior Research Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 15th October 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au