Head of Lions Eye Donation Service - Victoria

The Lions Eye Donation Service (LEDS) is a world leading non-profit eye bank responsible for stewarding the end-of-life eye donations, of Victorian donors, toward transplantation, research and training.  We offer a comprehensive donation medical service, from referral and consent, to donation, medical suitability determination, surgical retrieval, evaluation, preservation and allocation of human ocular tissue. Since inception, LEDS has innovated practice in Australia, being the first eye bank to introduce many new tissue and surgical techniques, and a national and global leader in practice reform and development.

Position Summary

As the Head of LEDS, you will lead a multi-disciplinary clinical and scientific team to deliver high quality, effective and efficient end of life donation and transplant services that meet the needs of its clients and the demands of the regulatory body and other stakeholders.

Your leadership will ensure that CERA and LEDS remain at the forefront of advancement in eye banking and eye care.

About CERA

The Centre for Eye Research Australia ("CERA") is an independent Medical Research Institute, based at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne and affiliated with the University of Melbourne. CERA's mission is to prevent and control eye-related diseases, visual impairment and blindness. Our goal is to prevent vision loss – and ultimately, find cures to restore sight.  As an international leader in eye research – ranking in the world’s top 5 for ophthalmology research – CERA applies their world-class knowledge and expertise to achieve better treatments and faster diagnosis of eye disease.

To learn more about our work, please visit www.cera.org.au

Working at CERA

We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded by contributing to an organisation that is focused on giving people living with eye disease a chance to save their sight.

 How to apply

Submit a current resume and covering letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information please download the position description here or email dmottram@cera.org.au.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

Applications Close: Monday 24 July 2023, 5.00pm