Senior Research Officer (CED.203)
Job No:
CCV565
Location:
East Melbourne
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
- Full time, 2-year fixed term contract
- Hybrid working environment, with centrally located office
- Gain valuable skills in molecular epidemiology
- Work with some of Australia’s top cancer epidemiologists.
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 Cancer Epidemiology Division (CED) is a world-leading research unit working to produce high-quality, timely evidence identifying the causes of cancer, predictors of cancer risk, and factors affecting survival following a cancer diagnosis, to improve prevention, screening and survival. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists 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 Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study, the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (Health 2020), the Lifestyle Epidemiology Program, the Genomic Epidemiology Program, the Prostate Cancer Program, the Forgotten Cancers Program, and Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes. CED researchers collaborate extensively with other researchers in Australia and overseas.
About your opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Research Officer to join the Cancer Epidemiology Division. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Division, your role is to:
- Conduct statistical analyses of molecular and epidemiological data to address specific research questions
- Apply appropriate statistical methods to analyse complex datasets
- Provide statistical support, including development of statistical analysis plans, analysis and careful review of code and output
- Be able to collaborate in and contribute to multiple-author papers.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Master’s Degree in biostatistics or epidemiology, with extensive statistical training
- Expertise in Stata and/or R statistical software
- Demonstrated personal commitment to and evidence of achievement in scholarly research
- Strong understanding of contemporary epidemiological approaches and ability to analyse complex datasets using innovative statistical methods
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% 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 10 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 Brigid Lynch on (03) 9514 6209 or brigid.lynch@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: Friday 12 December 2025 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.
