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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 direct a research program in Childhood Cancer epidemiology, particularly in regard to the strategic development and operation of the Australian Childhood Cancer Registry (ACCR).
The Senior Manager of Childhood Cancer Research will actively seek and maintain national and international collaborative research partnerships that enhance the capacity and scope of the Childhood Cancer research program at CCQ, to place the ACCR at the forefront of population-based epidemiological research into Childhood Cancer. This role is a Fixed-Term, Full-time (5 days per week) role for 2 years.
Key duties will include:
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Childhood Cancer Research Team including people, reporting, all other operational matters and assisting with budget development.
- Support the Viertel Cancer Research Centre’s financial viability through the development and submission of external research grant applications.
- Develop and lead research using data from the ACCR under the supervision of the Director of Research.
- Ensure the peer-reviewed publication of results in quality national and international scientific journals, and the production of scientific reports on Childhood Cancer epidemiology.
- Provide statistical and methodological support for the Cancer Research Centre as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications, experiences, knowledge, and skills:
Essential
- A minimum of five years of experience in a similar role.
- Tertiary qualifications with a major in statistics.
- Honours degree or higher with a major in statistics or public health, or an additional five years' experience in a similar role, is highly desired.
- Previous experience working in cancer epidemiology is highly desired.
Essential
- High level of knowledge of contemporary statistical methods for descriptive and analytical epidemiology, such as the analysis of cohort studies and survival analyses.
- Strong computer skills in relevant statistical computer packages, particularly Stata.
- Demonstrated high order interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience in using and managing large data sets and complex relational databases.
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
- Car park
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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.
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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