Current opportunities at Melbourne

Position Number:0065903
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time or Part-time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE) depending on clinical commitments 
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 
Department/School: Department of General Practice and Primary Care
Salary: Academic Level D - $175, 858-$193,740 Or Level E- $226,517 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead one of the world’s largest and most impactful cancer in primary care research groups, with direct influence on national policy, clinical practice, and international collaborations.
• This position is based at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), which is a key collaborator in the work of the primary care cancer research group.
• Take the next step in your academic leadership journey and help shape the future of cancer care—apply now to make a lasting impact in research, education, and health outcomes.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
Step into a prestigious leadership role where you’ll drive nationally significant research, shape health policy, and collaborate with top-tier experts across Australia’s leading cancer and academic networks—all while making a real-world impact on cancer outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership of the Cancer in Primary Care research team.
• Identify sources of funding to support individual or collaborative projects, relating to cancer in primary care.
• Prepare comprehensive research proposals for submission to external funding bodies to obtain external research income.
• Provide effective supervision and co-supervision of honours, graduate and postgraduate research students.
• As a senior member of the Department, provide leadership and advocacy and foster a culture of excellence in research, teaching and community engagement for improved capability across the Department, School, Faculty and University overall.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced general practitioner with a passion for cancer research and a vision for how primary care can transform outcomes. You’re a collaborative leader who inspires others, thrives in cross-sector partnerships, and brings experience engaging with policy, peak bodies, or government to drive real-world impact. If you're excited to lead a world-class team and shape national conversations on cancer in primary care, we want to hear from you.

You may also have:

• A medical qualification recognisable in Australia and a Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or equivalent
• Extensive clinical experience in general practice with excellent standing as a medical practitioner
• A PhD or equivalent a relevant research area
• Previous experience in designing and conducting health services and clinical research in general practice focused on cancer in primary care.
• Evidence of an established or emerging distinguished national and/or international standing in the field of general practice and cancer research.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Established in 1862, Melbourne Medical School (MMS) in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne is the oldest medical school in Australia. It is internationally renowned for global leadership in teaching and training, health research, policy and practice. MMS is ranked 14th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 for clinical, pre-clinical and health), has strong academic partnerships and ground-breaking collaborative research programs with leading public and private hospitals, as well as leading medical research institutes and centres in Australia and internationally.  ”

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.