Address- Join the Strategy and Support team and play a part in the vision of a cancer-free future
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
- Flexible, supportive environment
- Full time, ongoing position – East Melbourne with some flexible working arrangements
Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
The Strategy and Support Division places people at the centre of everything we do. We work directly with clinicians, researchers, policymakers and people affected by Cancer to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer, now and into the future. Our division comprises of Cancer Information and Support Services, Research Governance and Business Operations, Cancer Strategy and the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer.
The Research Governance team, which is part of the Research Governance and Business Operations unit, oversees Research Governance and integrity for the organisation, including the award of research funding for Victorian researchers and supporting internal researchers to maintain professional standards through the management of Cancer Council Victoria’s Research Governance and integrity service and Research Administration Office.
About your opportunityWe are seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Research Governance team. Reporting to the Manager, Research Governance your role is to:
- Provide secretariate support to the Human Research Ethics Committee (committee that reviews research proposals that involve human to ensure research is ethically acceptable)
- Support the planning, implementation and administration of Cancer Council Victoria’s competitive research grants scheme
- Act as a primary contact for internal and external researchers with queries and matters related to research ethics and research practices
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualifications or equivalent experience in business administration, office management, project management, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Sound stakeholder management and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate skills in office-based computer packages (e.g. Microsoft Office products);
- Practical knowledge of Salesforce CRM
- A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
- A base salary of $69,090 - $76,464 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
- Novated care leasing
- 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
- Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
- A comprehensive employee assistance program
- A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
- A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Renee Clapham (available Monday-Thursday) on (03) 9514 6*** or *************@cancervic.org.au.
Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.
All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).
Applications close on 07 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
