• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation 
• Flexible part-time/full-time role (0.8-1 FTE), parental leave cover, 12-month contract
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and East Melbourne office
• An opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

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.

The Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) is a population-based cancer registry that provides comprehensive, accurate and timely information for cancer control by developing and maintaining a high quality, accessible information asset to support epidemiological, clinical, behavioural and health services research and evaluation.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) and the Victorian Department of Health (DH) have established an ongoing collaboration that includes an established annual record linkage of data on Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) incident cancers to various administrative datasets, including hospital inpatient and emergency department data and population-based radiotherapy data, as well as vital status information from the Victorian and national death registries.

The Analysis of Linked Information on Cancer (ALIC) Team leverages data from these linked datasets to facilitate the provision of information relevant to important research and related questions that are central to policy and practice in the Victorian context and allow these questions to be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join the Analysis of Linked Information on Cancer (ALIC) team in the Victorian Cancer Registry Division. Reporting to the Research Fellow (team leader), your role is to:

• Analyse data from linked administrative datasets to monitor and improve quality of cancer care delivered in Victoria
• Visualise and communicate results of analyses to stakeholders
• Contribute to writing reports to inform policy development
• Contribute to preparing academic manuscripts for publication

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology or related discipline with extensive statistical training
• Ability to use the R programming language to conduct statistical analysis using health data
• Ability to visualise and communicate results, either in written reports or oral presentations, to relevant stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise work and to be flexible to changing demands

What we can offer you

• Full time base salary of $81,536 to $91,674 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% 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 and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload:

1. Your Resume,
2. Cover Letter and,
3. a point-by-point response to each key selection criteria found in the position description

Please note, you will need to create a zip file as the system only allows for 2 documents to be uploaded.

For more information contact Tommy Wong on (03) 9514 6268 or honting.wong@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: 1 October 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.