• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation 
• Full-time, two-year contract
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and from East Melbourne office
• Play an integral role in supporting behavioural research and evaluation in 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.

Within the Behavioural Science Division, the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer’s (CBRC) mission is to conduct high quality behavioural research and evaluation to inform the development and implementation of effective cancer prevention policies, programs and services. The Centre comprises a multidisciplinary team of behavioural and social scientists, health promotion researchers and support staff, committed to understanding how large-scale behavioural and environmental interventions can reduce population cancer risk.

About your opportunity

We are seeking an Office Manager to join CBRC. Reporting to the Research Operations Manager your role is to:

• Deliver operational and support services including administrative, financial, contractual, IT, logistics, procurement, information and human resource management.
• Develop, manage and maintain documentation of operational procedures and processes and develop and implement systems of continuous improvement.
• Organise meetings, workshops, conferences, registrations, travel logistics.
• Support the development and tracking of metrics for CBRC and organisational strategic measures.

All about you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting cancer research and with:

• Experience in successfully delivering a full range of high-level administrative support to senior staff within a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with diverse demands, competing priorities, anticipate needs, meet deadlines and support the timely completion of deliverables in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision or direction.
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve, identify opportunities for improvement, implement innovative solutions and manage change within an office management environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to prepare high-quality documentation.

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 up to $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 your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Dr Lina Laskos on 0401 928 747 or lina.laskos@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 15 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.