Director Corporate Affairs & Engagement, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

The Director Corporate Affairs and Engagement (DCAE) is expected to be a highly experienced and motivated leader, adept at operating at a strategic level across complex organisations to deliver sustainable impact.

The DCAE is amongst the most senior professional staff positions within the Doherty Institute and under the leadership of the Doherty Institute Director, Professor Sharon Lewin, will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of communication and media to enhance and protect the Doherty Institute’s reputation and brand. This role will also strengthen the Doherty’s key stakeholder relationships across the sector, in industry and across government. They will be responsible for the development of corporate and internal communication strategies for research staff and students, communications policy, protocols and guidelines.

About The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is a world-class institute combining research, teaching, public health and reference laboratory services, diagnostic services and clinical care into infectious diseases and immunity. It was officially opened in September 2014 and is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has a major focus on diseases that pose serious public and global health threats such as influenza, tuberculosis, HIV, viral hepatitis, Ebola and drug resistant bacteria. The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity activities are multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral, placing great emphasis on translational research and improving clinical outcomes. Teams of scientists, clinicians and epidemiologists collaborate on a wide spectrum of activities – from basic immunology and discovery research, to the development of new vaccines and new preventative and treatment methods, to surveillance and investigation of disease outbreaks.

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Our Values and Vision

Vision:

To improve health globally through discovery research and the prevention, treatment and cure of infectious diseases.

Values:

Discover: we break new ground and innovate
Deliver: we work to improve health practice and outcomes
Inspire: we motivate, develop and attract the highest calibre staff and graduate researchers to achieve excellence. We share evidence and knowledge to build healthy communities
Collaborate: we engage locally and globally with our partners, stakeholders, colleagues, and community, recognising the value of multi-disciplinarity and harnessing diverse sources of expertise

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A039859
Application deadline: 9.00am Monday 18th November 2024
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.