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Pillar 1: Workforce and Career

Position HSANZ as the central home for haematology careers and training the next generation of professionals in public and private practice across metropolitan and regional and rural workforce.

HSANZ is committed to empowering our members at every stage of their careers, supporting research and future leaders in haematology, and advocating for professional haematology and better patient outcomes. 

Through leadership in education, research, and collaboration and mentorship, we will continue to support our members to deliver better outcomes for patients across every stage of care, from discovery to clinical practice. 


Overview:

      • Building sustainable workforce pathways from early‑career through to senior leadership
      • Supporting public and private sector, metropolitan and regional and rural workforce through targeted initiatives and partnerships
      • Enhancing mentoring, supervision, and professional development
      • Championing workforce wellbeing and retention
      • Strengthening advanced training and fellowship opportunities

Support training of the next generation of haematology professionals – providing PhD Scholarships, Clinical Fellowships, and other funding opportunities to support further education, training and research.

Structured mentoring programs for early and mid-career professionals, alongside orientation programs for new trainees.

An HSANZ Opportunity Hub consolidating jobs, locums, fellowships, and grants in one place, and a platform with opportunities for members to engage with the Society and other members with similar interests.

Wellbeing and burnout prevention initiatives, with specific attention to regional and rural practitioners.

A “What does a haematologist do?” awareness campaign targeting medical students and junior doctors, supported by abstract awards; highlight both metropolitan and rural/regional practice and expertise required.

Details of planned projects for Pillar 1:

Project 1.Career Awareness Campaign — Promote haematology career pathways across medical, nursing and scientific audiences

HSANZ will develop resources for people interested in haematology as a career pathway. 

To attract more talent and interest to work in haematology, a media campaign on "What does a haematologist/nurse/scientist do?”, will promote the value and diverse career paths (clinical, trials, research, lab, industry), career events for AT & BPTs, haematology nursing. 

Timeline: Next (1-3 years, Phase 2)

Project 2. Mentoring Program — Structured mentoring for early career professionals building on existing Liverpool-led model*

HSANZ will establish a structured early career member mentoring program to support the development of the next generation of haematology professionals; utilising a structured mentoring program for early career professionals based on a research study led out of Liverpool Hospital.

The Liverpool-led model is a formal matching system for early‑career haematologists. The Liverpool Hospital team led the Australian National Oncology Mentorship Program (NOMP23); a structured, matched, year‑long mentoring model with clear themes and measurable outcomes.

Timeline: Now (0-12 months, Phase 1)

Project 3.Early Career Support — Strengthen engagement, offerings and alignment with RACP for trainees and early career members

Develop offerings for Early Career members and support them at the stage in their careers. Supporting new trainees and professionals and strengthening involvement in the HSANZ Early Career Group and establishing a stronger relationship between the RACP and HSANZ. 

Timeline: Now (0-12 months, Phase 1)

Project 4.Mid-Career Retention — Support wellbeing, retention and career progression for mid-career professionals

Develop offerings for mid-Career members and support them at the stage in their careers. 

Retention of and mentoring mid-career professionals, burnout and wellbeing initiatives. 

What mid-career needs; and state specific. 

Developing resources for their career stage. 

Global networking opportunities. 

Nurse consensus statements. 

Private practice is relevant for this career stage and ensuring their network is maintained.

Timeline: Later (3-5 years, Phase 3)

Project 5.Career Hub — Central platform for jobs, fellowships, grants and career opportunities in haematology

Opportunity Hub: The home for career opportunities and growth. 

A place where haematology professionals visit to find career opportunities; scholarships, fellowships, grants, events and more. 

Expand scholarship, fellowships and grants.

This will include improved website design for easier navigation of this member-only resource. 

Timeline: Next (1-3 years, Phase 2)


Project 6: Communications and Marketing of the above initiatives

Raise awareness of HSANZ's work through regular communications and marketing to members and prospective members, stakeholders and government.

Timeline: Now (0-12 months, Phase 1)


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