What it does: Health: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is Australia's home of heart research, dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease.
Mission: The relief of pain and suffering, and the promotion of well-being, through an understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of cardiovascular disease.
Size and presence: Around 201-500
Best known for: One of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.
The good bits: Is the home of heart research
The not so good bits: We need to adapt quickly to changes in the space is not exactly swift.
Renowned for the quality of its scientific breakthroughs, the team at the Institute is working urgently across 23 laboratories to help solve the unsolved and prevent heartbreak from happening to you.
At the heart research headquarters in Sydney, scientists rapidly translate discoveries into new diagnostics, preventions, and treatments for cardiovascular disease – reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease.
Founded in 1994, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is the legacy of a legendary heart transplant surgeon, Dr Victor Chang. In 1996, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute was officially opened in Sydney Australia, by the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Beginning with just two scientists, it is now home to a diversity of more than 250 scientists, doctors, and staff.
At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute we offer a range of rewards and benefits to all staff including:
At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, we look to provide genuine learning and development opportunities. We understand that training is not only central to building career options but also important to provide interesting and satisfying work. Our training opportunities include: