Project Officer

• Use your telephone skills and project administration experience to provide support to the ABC Study Team
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Part time, 2-3 days/week. Fixed term until 31st December 2024
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.

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.

DIVISION OVERVIEW

The Cancer Epidemiology Division (CED) conducts a broad range of research aimed at expanding our understanding of the factors that contribute to or protect against the development of cancer, or survival following a cancer diagnosis. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, dieticians, data managers and support staff, committed to understanding how to improve our efforts at cancer control.

CED research is based on several research platforms and programs that contribute to the generation of knowledge about cancer. These include the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (Health 2020); the Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study; the Rare or Under-Researched Cancers Program; the Prostate Cancer Program; the Lifestyle Epidemiology Program which contains two major sub-programs, Diet and Nutrition and Physical Activity; the Genomic and Molecular Epidemiology Program which encompasses germline and tumour genetics, epigenetics and other omics. CED researchers collaborate extensively with other researchers in Australia and overseas.

ABC STUDY

The ABC Study is a longitudinal cohort study of diet, health, lifestyle and genetics and the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. The ABC Study team is responsible for performing activities involved in participant recruitment, study conduct, records management and participant follow-up for the ABC Study and corresponding sub-studies. 

We are seeking Project Officers to join the Cancer Epidemiology Division. Reporting to the ABC Team Coordinator, your role is to:

• Communicate with participants with tact and empathy in a professional and timely manner. This includes calling participants; responding to telephone calls, written correspondence and emails; generating correspondence; and escalating any concerns or complaints to supervisor as appropriate
• Accurately maintain and update operational systems, including contact management database, electronic records management system, information repositories and Access databases
• Support the collection, access, use, disclosure, storage, retention and destruction of ABC Study data in accordance with governance requirements, legislation, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice.

We are looking for someone with:

• Diploma in Science, Health Information Management, Medical Administration, or related field and/or demonstrated relevant experience in a research or public health environment.
• A professional telephone manner and effective written and oral communication skills, in order to facilitate relationships with study participants and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately update and maintain electronic records, including information repositories and databases.

• Base salary of $60,132 to $66,308 p.a. (dependent on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 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 Deirdre O’Sullivan (ABC Team Coordinator) at ***************@cancervic.org.au.

Cancer Council will only contact 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 4 April 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.