Research Fellow (Team Leader, Prevention And Screening)

Research Fellow (Team Leader, Prevention and Screening)
  
About Us
  
For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.
  
Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support Prevention and early detection.
  
We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.
  
Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.
  
Working at Cancer Council Queensland
  
Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.
  
We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.
  
About the role
  
This role provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to apply their research leadership skills to projects that will make a real difference to cancer Prevention and Screening.

This is similar to a high-Level B to mid-Level C academic position. It involves leading a small team of early career researchers who are working with the community and our prevention team to co-design and deliver real-world evidence-based solutions to improve cancer Prevention and Screening.
  
Our independently funded research department is situated in the not-for-profit sector and collaborates with universities around Australia, bringing you the best of both worlds – building your academic track record while directly informing the programs and services delivered by Cancer Council Queensland.

This role is a Fixed-Term, Full-time (5 days per week) role for 2 years.   
  
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager (Health Systems & Behavioural Research), drive the ongoing strategic advancement of CRC research programs and:  

• Actively contribute to leadership and co-ordination of cancer research projects and where appropriate, contribute to other health research initiatives at the CRC as directed.
• Manage day-to-day aspects of projects, including staff, budgets, reporting, and all other operational matters as appropriate.
• Prepare/assist in the preparation of grant applications for research funding in collaboration with CRC leadership.
• Publish in high quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• Present results in various formats and arenas, including scientific and policy publications and presentations to academic and other audiences.
• Initiate, foster, and participate in multidisciplinary research alliances and collaborative projects with research partners and national and international collaborators.

About you
  
To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications, experiences, knowledge, and skills:
  
Qualification/s and Experience
  
Essential

• Candidate must have completed a PhD in a health science field (e.g., psychology, public health, nursing, or other allied health), obtained at least two years ago. Applicants with exclusively biomedical science degrees are not suitable for this role.
• Demonstrated experience in conceptualising, designing and conducting health behaviour and and/or health systems research in the context of chronic disease Prevention and/or behaviour change.
• Demonstrated experience in managing other researchers to undertake research projects and to produce high quality research outputs, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• Demonstrated application of study design and statistical analysis to address behavioural research questions (preferably in preventive health context).
• Experience supervising research students, including Honours, Masters, and/or PhD.  

Desirable

• A track record in cancer prevention research.

Technical Skills and Abilities
  
Essential

• Demonstrated initiative in conceptualising and leading new research projects.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to prepare a variety of research outputs and reports in a timely manner with minimal review and editing required.
• Demonstrated ability to review and edit the written work of junior team members and students to reach publication standard.
• Demonstrated skills in project coordination.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a positive, focused, and timely manner and the ability to address issues as they arise.
• Highly developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

Desirable

• Advanced skills in (and/or evidence of teaching) quantitative data analysis, including use of statistical programs such as R, SAS, and MPlus.
• An in depth understanding of Information Technology applications for research (e.g. AI, online data collection platforms, online database management or similar)

Your Leadership Contribution
  
CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of
leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior
Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).
  
As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.
  
Benefits  

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program 
• Two paid Wellbeing days per year 
• One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year 
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
• Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities 
• Cancer Council Retail shop discount 

Meet Our People
  
https://cancerqld.org.au/careers/meet-our-people/research/
  
How to apply
  
Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
 
People and Culture Team
Cancer Council Queensland
  
For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:  

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
  
In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.  
  
The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.  
  
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