CBO - Career Coaching

Regional Cancer Research Capacity Building Opportunity: 1:1 career coaching with Emeritus Professor Kylie Ball (Indago Academy)

The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) is offering funded places for members to participate in a tailored one-on-one 90-minute online career coaching session with Emeritus Professor Kylie Ball, Founder of Indago Academy.

Supported through the Cancer Institute NSW Translational Cancer Research Capacity Building Grant, this initiative aims to strengthen research careers across regional NSW.

Each coaching package includes:

A 90-minute online coaching session with E/Professor Kylie Ball
Pre-session virtual support (including email exchange) to understand you goals and tailor the session
Post-sessionfollow-up including coaching notes, resources and suggested next steps

Career coaching can support you across a wide range of research-related areas such as:

Career direction and development
Attracting funding and strengthening grant applications
Publication goals and writing challenges
People management, mentorship and research leadership
CV and track record review and polishing
Preparing for promotion or advancement opportunities
Managing competing priorities
Building resilience, confidence and stress-management skills

Eligibility: NSWRCRN members who are healthcare workers, clinicians, researchers, PhD students (third year FTE or above), or consumers involved in cancer research or services within the Network’s regional footprint.

Key dates: EOIs open 23 February 2026 · Applications close 9:00 am, 9 March 2026 · Sessions available mid-March to 30 June 2026

Questions? Please email nswrcrn@newcastle.edu.au

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Primary Employer*

Location*

for e.g Calvary Mater Hospital, Tamworth Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Grafton Base Hospital, The Tweed Hospital, John Hunter Hospital etc.

Position*

Which category best describes you?*

Primary Supervisor's Name*

Institution where you are enrolled*

PhD thesis title*

Candidature stage*

Year 3Other

Study load*

Full-timePart-time

What would you like career coaching to cover? (select as many as apply)*

Applying for promotionAttracting fundingBecoming and independent researcherBuilding skills in program evaluation and researchCV review and polishingDeveloping and sticking to writing goalsIncreasing productivityResilience and dealing with stress

How do you expect this career coaching session to benefit your research career at this stage?*

Please describe how this coaching session will support your next career step and contribute to your development within the NSW cancer research ecosystem.

Eligibility*

I am a current NSWRCRN member

Availability*

If successful, I am available to undertake the 90-minute career coaching session between mid-March and 30 June 2026

Certification*

I certify that the information provided is true and correct.

Regional Cancer Research Capacity Building Opportunity: 1:1 career coaching with Emeritus Professor Kylie Ball (Indago Academy)

Applicant details

Coaching focus & expected benefit

Eligibility and availability

Certification