• Use your project administration experience to provide support to the ABC Study Team
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Full-time, fixed term until 31st March 2027
• Working in our office (located in East Melbourne).

About your environment

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.

About your opportunity

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

• Prepare study materials to be mailed out to participants
• Manage incoming and outgoing assets/devices, including data download and device cleaning/sanitisation
• Perform data entry and verification
• 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
• Accurately maintain and update operational systems, including contact management database, electronic records management system, and information repositories
• 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

All about you

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
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the proven ability to work both independently and with others to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to accurately update and maintain electronic records, including information repositories and databases
• A professional and empathetic telephone manner and effective written and oral communication skills, in order to facilitate relationships with study participants and other stakeholders
• Desirable - demonstrated research project administration experience

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.
• Salary: $65,725 to $71,444 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary — up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.
• Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.
• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.