Centre Program Manager

Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. Job Description As Centre Program Manager – Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth (JPCE), in this fixed-term, full-time role, you will join the leadership team of a philanthropic funded centre of excellence at Epworth HealthCare, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with pancreatic cancer. Reporting to the Centre Director - JPCE, you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for fulfilling the intentions of the Centre and to develop and implement activities in alignment with the Centre pillars of 1) clinical care, 2) research and clinical trials, 3) community engagement and education, and 4) patient experience and advocacy. You will make an impact by: Implementing the strategic plan for the Centre, in alignment with Centre pillars and continue to develop strategies to ensure alignment Raising Centre awareness and engagement with key stakeholders Leading a collaborative and effective team by fostering a culture of growth and innovation Working closely with clinicians, sponsors, donors, strategic partners and granting bodies to improve patient outcomes To be successful in this role… You will be an experienced leader with previous experience in medical research or healthcare service provision. Dynamic and innovative in your approach, you thrive in developing projects; balanced with efficient and effective execution and implementation. You are a good communicator, with an empathetic and supportive approach and easily develop meaningful relationships with all those you work with. You will have: Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated experience in directing a busy research and/or clinical service of a similar size (up to 12 staff) Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or science with post graduate qualifications in relevant field Additional Information At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities. Enquire / Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606. It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr