- Part Time 0.6FTE
- Fixed Term – 3.5years
- Position based at Bendigo Campus
- Salary from $119,264 plus 17% superannuation (Pro-rated)
About the position
RISE4SkinCancer is funded by the MRFF and represents a partnership between the VVMCRHR, Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Services, Monash University and multiple industry partners, including the Department of Health (Vic), Murray PHN, Bendigo Health, Bendigo Community Health Services and Loddon Mallee Aboriginal Reference Group.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Lead Investigator, and duties will involve planning, implementation, operational leadership, budget planning and management, and partner engagement for the project. It also requires some communications/marketing planning and oversight.
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, funding mechanisms, and policy environment of the Victorian health system, including the roles of state and federal government, Primary Health Networks, and local health services.
- Strong understanding of rural and regional health service delivery, including workforce challenges, access barriers, and service integration across geographically dispersed communities.
- Proven knowledge of primary care systems in Australia, including General Practice operations, multidisciplinary care models, and coordination between primary, community, and tertiary services.
- Demonstrated familiarity with national and state strategies, guidelines, and policy frameworks relating to skin cancer and melanoma detection and management.
- Understanding of culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies across diverse populations and service settings.
- Experience with consumer engagement in health services and/or research.
- Experience and skills to lead and implement intersectoral collaboration within a population health framework
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - RISE4SkinCancerDirector.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026
Position Enquiries: Leigh Kinsman, Professor Violet Vines Marshman Centre Rural Res
Email: L.Kinsman@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A cover letter, briefly outlining your relevant skills and experience, based on the essential skills outlined in the position description and,
- An up-to-date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
