Data Analyst (VCR.166)
Job No:
CCV577
Location:
East Melbourne
Data Analyst (VCR.166)
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
- Full time, fixed term (12 month) contract
- Hybrid working environment, working from home, and East Melbourne office
- Make a real impact by turning cancer data into insights that shape research, policy, and patient outcomes across Victoria.
- Turn cancer data into insights that drive research and policy.
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 Victoria’s trusted source of cancer data, providing insights that drive research, policy, and better outcomes. Our Data Analytics team transforms complex data into actionable intelligence, manages data requests, and publishes key cancer statistics. Using tools like R and R Markdown in a collaborative, impact-driven environment, we help stakeholders access high-quality cancer information that makes a real difference.
About your opportunity
We are seeking a Data Analyst to join the Victorian Cancer Registry Division. Reporting to the Head, data Analytics Team your role is to:
- Manage data requests received from researchers, government and non-government organisations for cancer data held by the VCR and assisting in the analysis and reporting of VCR data for a range of stakeholders.
- Triage data requests to appropriate VCR teams, providing hands-on servicing of requests as required, and monitoring and reporting on data access activities to the Head, Data Analytics and Director of the VCR
- Assist the Head of Data Analytics with the analysis and generation of the annual incidence and mortality file and production of the annual ‘Statistics in Victoria’ publication
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Knowledge of the Victorian Cancer Registry data
- Proficiency in use of R and R Markdown
- Demonstrated experience in project and stakeholder management
[see Position Description for the full list of Key selection criteria]
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $76,411 to $82,291 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
- 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 Luc te Marvelde on 0477 417 166 or Luc.teMarvelde@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 5th February 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.
