Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 9th Jul 2021
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. Within the Behavioural Science Division, the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) conducts high quality applied behavioural research and evaluation to inform and influence cancer control policies, programs and services. Led by Professor Melanie Wakefield, the Centre has an international reputation as a key provider of cancer prevention evidence, with active programs of research underway in tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, obesity prevention, alcohol harm reduction and cancer screening.
We are seeking an experienced Research Support Officer to join the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) team to support the development, implementation and reporting on selected cancer prevention research studies. Reporting to the Senior Research Officer, your role is to:
Establish your research expertise as a member of our respected centre, applying your skills and experience across significant studies in the areas of tobacco control and alcohol harm prevention
We are looking for someone with:
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
To apply for this opportunity click apply now and follow the application instructions. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact ‘The Senior Research Officer’, at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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 regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Cancer Council Victoria has a strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and youth. We therefore have robust screening procedures for people who are expected to have contact with children in their roles. This will include criminal record check, Working with Children Check and referee checks.