Professor/Director Parkville Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Professor/Director Parkville Haematology
Parkville, Victoria
This is a rare and career-defining opportunity for a visionary leader in haematology to shape and lead a world-class, research-driven clinical service across two of Australia's premier health institutions, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
As Professor/Director Parkville Haematology, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating services across the Parkville Precinct, delivering truly collaborative, multidisciplinary care that is both patient-focused and research-led. You’ll play a central role in driving clinical innovation, advancing translational research, strengthening clinical governance, and setting strategic direction—all with the aim of improving patient access and outcomes.
About the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. We have 4,200 employees, including more than 700 laboratory and clinical researchers, all focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
About the Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria’s largest public health services, employing approximately 11,000 staff and managing over 1,400 beds. We provide comprehensive acute, sub‑acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community-based facilities through the following services: The RMH – City Campus, The RMH
– Royal Park Campus and The Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. We provide one of the two adult major trauma services to the state of Victoria.
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 Parkville Precinct
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Royal Melbourne Hospital form part of the largest biomedical precinct in Australia, the ‘Parkville Precinct’.
Located at the northern edge of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD), Parkville is renowned for its biomedical and research capabilities, blending hospitals, global biomedical industry leaders, research institutions and universities.
The Victorian Government’s Innovation Statement provides the policy direction for innovation, supporting Parkville’s continued growth and investment in identified sectors. Parkville has a significant role to play in making the lives of Victorians better - with innovations in health and life science, and digital technology.
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A040925
Application deadline: Friday, 8th August 2025
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.
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For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Chloe Waite, Researcher
+61 (0) 439 420 184 chloe.waite@alumniglobal.com
Laurence Sims, Principal Consultant
+61 (0) 456 789 856 laurence.sims@alumniglobal.com