WEHI - Centre Director, Snow Centre for Immune Health
WEHI and Royal Melbourne Hospital
Centre Director, Snow Centre for Immune Health
The Centre Director will lead the strategic, scientific, and operational aspects of the Snow Centre, ensuring its activities align with the mission and strategic objectives of WEHI and RMH. The role involves working closely with senior leadership teams at both institutions, overseeing research and clinical programs, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations, securing external funding, and translating research into clinical outcomes. The Centre Director will hold a joint appointment with WEHI and RMH, with responsibilities across both institutions.
About WEHI
WEHI (the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Institute) is Australia’s leading medical research institute. Founded in 1915 and based at the heart of the Parkville biomedical precinct in Melbourne, its scientific excellence has led to international impact and renown, notably its recognition in the top 20 of the 2019 Nature Index for institutions in biomedical sciences. WEHI brings together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery and ensures they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. The WEHI community is inquisitive, committed, passionate and wants to make a difference.
About Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital with only 10 beds to our name. Today, the RMH is one of the largest health providers in Australia, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.
Our 11,000 people embody who we are and what we stand for. Our reputation for caring for all Melburnians is as essential to who we are as any scientific breakthrough we make. We’re here when it matters most, and we’ll continue to be the first to speak out for our diverse community’s wellbeing.
About the SNOW Centre for Immune Health
In partnership with the Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) we are establishing the Snow Centre for Immune Health to tackle these major global health challenges.
The centre, co-led by WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, will bring together leading Australian and international researchers with a shared mission to transform how we research and treat the immune system. Our goal is to accelerate discoveries into the underlying features and markers of immune health, to identify disease causes early and target appropriate treatment.
The centre is funded by an initial commitment of up to $100 million over 10 years – one of the largest and longest running philanthropic partnerships in Australian history.
“We empower bold transformative research across Australia by backing the best and brightest researchers – and resourcing them with the tools they need to be world-class.”
-
Please use this reference number when applying: A040056
Application deadline: 9 December 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.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
Share this opportunity in your network:
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Marcus Engeman, Deputy Managing Director