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Start date: 24 Mar

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease.  ​

Your next career opportunity

The newly created role of Legal Officer will work on matters covering a broad suite of legal advisory and governance (both research and corporate) issues, including hands-on review and drafting of a broad range of legal documents.

Reporting to the Legal, Governance & Compliance Manager, this position will work closely with the Institute's Faculty and Operations Managers on a broad range of matters. The role will also interact with a range of external stakeholders.​

What we will trust you with​

• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts involving the Institute, both research-based and operational

• Mitigation and management of corporate risk, including compliance

• Management and implementation of the Institute's policies and protocolsAdvising on research integrity and research governance compliance

• Advising on intellectual property issues and privacy obligations

• Management of data governance systems and processes​
  

Does this sound like you?​

• Tertiary qualification in law and admitted to practice as a solicitor in Australia, holding a current practising certificate.

• Up to 3 years' experience gained from a combination of private practice and/or in-house roles.

• Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, and general corporate matters, ideally including matters relating to governance and risk management.

• Exceptional writing skills, including expertise in writing reports, letters, policies, deeds, agreements, contracts and internal and external communications.

• Excellent oral communication skills and an ability to express complex concepts and present complicated issues clearly, concisely and succinctly.

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously, in small teams, and with a wide range of varying stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to act with integrity in all matters.

• Experience within a medical research institute and/or the not-for-profit sector will be advantageous.​

  
  

What you will be proud of

Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.​

What we offer

• A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture

• State of the art research equipment

• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)

• Paid parental leave
  

• Learning and development opportunities ​

  
  

Come and work with us & help make a difference.​

Apply now

Start date: 23 Mar

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease. 

Your next career opportunity

The Precinct Stores and Loading Dock Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Stores and Loading Dock Facility operates efficiently for the Institute and our co-located Precinct partners, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research. The position is responsible for the ongoing management of the area, ensuring un-interrupted services. This is a leadership role with the successful incumbent expected to demonstrate a high level of autonomy, initiative, and sound judgement.

What we will trust you with

• ​Planning and management of the warehouse functions including procurement, receiving, despatching, waste management and gas supply and storage.
  
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of specialised equipment is conducted.
• Risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Tender management of service and commercial contracts.
• Budget and financial planning, including invoicing.
• Preparation of periodical reporting.
   

Does this sound like you?

• Demonstrated experience managing a stores/loading dock function, which has serviced multiple organisations or divisions.
• Sound experience in the development of cost recovery models and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-level written reports.
• Ability to develop and review policies, processes within a continuous improvement framework.
• Solid leadership experience within a safety within a work, health and safety framework
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Sound negotiation skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Tertiary qualifications in warehouse, facilities or supply chain management will be highly regarded.

What you will be proud of

Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

​What we offer

• A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture
• State of the art research equipment
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum + $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities

Come and work with us & help make a difference.

Apply now

Start date: 16 Mar

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease.  

Your next career opportunity

We have two casual vacancies available in our Heart Health Check Team. The Heart Health Check Lead will be responsible for performing mobile heart health checks within in Sydney and interstate within NSW.

The role is responsible for working collaboratively with a range of partner organisations, including Heartbeat of Football and HCF.

Reporting to the Heart Health Check Manager, the position will also work closely with other Heart Health Check staff members in the team. 

What we will trust you with

• Run controls on testing machines and ensure they are in working order.

• Set up correct testing layout on the testing table.

• Ensure equipment working and tubs have enough stock for the shift.

• Set up the concierge station, competent in communicating with the public their estimated wait time, assisting them in filling in the form.

• Confident driving our motor vehicle.

• Perform the express and complete Heart Health Check including taking a participant's blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

• Providing each participant discreetly with information around opportunities to modify their lifestyle to minimise risks of developing problems that may compromise their health and wellbeing.

• Trouble shooting errors on machines/equipment.​

Does this sound like you?

Essential

• Highly motivated
  

• Capable of independent work as well as enjoying working in a team

• Friendly and approachable with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

• Flexible on the days, times and hours per week you are available to work

Desirable

• Experience with measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol along with a good understanding of healthy lifestyle factors and heart health will be highly regarded but not essential.

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or a similar qualification.

Special Requirements

• Current unrestricted NSW driver's license 
  

What you will be proud of

Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.​

What we offer:

• A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture

• State of the art research equipment

• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)

• Paid parental leave

• Learning and development opportunities 

Come and work with us & help make a difference.​

Apply now

Start date: 14 Mar

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease.  

The role

Professor Robert M. Graham, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics Lab, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with expertise in cell and molecular biology, and animal models of heart disease.

In this role you will join an enthusiastic team investigating cardiac regeneration after injury.

You will be involved in day-to-day studies that require animal microsurgical skills, heart perfusion by Langendorff to isolate cardiac cells as well as imaging by confocal microscopy after immunostaining of tissue and cell samples. You will also assist in the preparation of DNA from cells for genome studies.

You will be working within a group evaluating aspects of cardiac and vascular biology at the cellular and molecular level. ​

About you

Are you an accomplished scientist with a talent for hands-on experimental work and data analysis? Are you looking to advance your career in academic research and prefer the lab bench to the office desk? Do you have a passion for science and want to work on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular research in Australia?​

We would like to meet you if you have:

• A BSc ± Hons, MSc or PhD;
  

• prior in-depth experience in cardiac perfusions and associated techniques, particularly microsurgical skills;

• experience in imaging by confocal microscopy following immunostaining of tissues and/or cells.​
  

What we offer:

• Competetive salary (salary range $70,655 - $78,270 depending on experience) plus 14% superannuation
  

• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)
  

• State of the art facilities

• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research

• Collaborative team environment

We strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.

Come and work with us & help make a difference.

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Start date: 23 Feb

​The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Internship Program provides undergraduate students with the chance to experience the life of a researcher at one of Australia’s leading biomedical research facilities.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to broaden your knowledge of biomedical research, hone your communication skills and participate in laboratory activities. You will work alongside some of the most experienced and passionate researchers in the country and get an insight into what studying for Honours or other higher degree might be like.

A limited number of Internships are available and will be awarded based on merit throughout the year. Successful candidates will undertake 6 to 8 weeks of research.

To be eligible to apply for an Internship you must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an Australian University.

If you are interested in applying for a Internship please click this link to discover the different areas of research undertaken at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. When you have identified a laboratory or project that best suits your interests and experience, please click Apply Now. 

Your application should include a cover letter stating the Laboratory or project you are interested in, your CV and your academic transcript. Your application will be sent to the relevant Faculty member for consideration.

Apply now

Start date: 14 Feb

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of over 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity and impact of heart disease. 

Your next career opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Cardiologist who has a PhD or is interested in completing a PhD.  This part time role (approx. 19 hours per week) will be a combined clinical and research fellowship for 12 months. Ideally, the candidate would like to continue research with the team beyond this, particularly in the form of a PhD.

​What we will trust you with

The ATTR Cardiac Amyloid Fellowship aims to train a clinician-researcher in diagnosing the hidden burden of cardiac amyloid disease. It will use the facilities and scientists of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) to train a Fellow in genetic approaches to early diagnosis of cardiac amyloid. It will link this with a clinical placement at St Vincent's Hospital (SVH), one of the only centres worldwide offering cardiac transplantation for ATTR amyloid.

The Fellow will be expected to help set up and run state-of-the-art clinics for cardiac amyloid. They will be work with a multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, neurology, haematology, genetic counsellors and allied health.

The Fellow will also be expected to undertake a dedicated research project and help build Australia-wide education programs.

Does this sound like you?

The successful candidate will be cardiologist qualified with the Royal Australian College of Physicians and have a strong research background and ongoing interest.  You will be working with world-class researchers on the most exciting and cutting-edge cardiovascular studies. You will be passionate about wanting to help and establish a state-of-the-art clinic in cardiac amyloid.

Selection Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent
• Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians
• Strong research track record
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to deliver research output including manuscript preparation and conference presentations.

What you will be proud of

Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What we offer

• A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture
• State of the art research equipment
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Additional superannuation 
  

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and contact details of three referees.

Closing date: 7 April 2023

​Come and work with us & help make a difference.

Apply now