Senior Research Officer (BSD.157)
Job No:
CCV583
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, working from home, and East Melbourne office
- Join our collaborative and supportive team environment
- Coordinate novel and impactful tobacco control research
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 Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer’s (CBRC) mission is to conduct high quality applied behavioural research to inform and influence cancer prevention policies, programs and services, in order to reduce the impact of cancer on the Victorian community. The Centre’s work program encompasses behavioural research in the areas of tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, obesity prevention, alcohol harm prevention and cancer screening. The Centre also undertakes evaluation of cancer prevention and early detection programs and services housed within Cancer Council Victoria, including high profile public communication programs such as Quit, SunSmart and LiveLighter®.
About your opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Research Officer to join the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. Reporting to the Research Manager your role is to:
- Establish and coordinate study documentation, ethics, quotes, and fieldwork for cancer prevention research and evaluation studies, focusing on tobacco control
- Contribute to study design, implementation and analysis, using multivariate statistical analyses
- Build effective working relationships with external data collection companies and other stakeholders
- Prepare and disseminate research presentations and reports
- Supervise junior research staff
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- A tertiary degree in psychology, social sciences, public health or related discipline
- Experience managing and coordinating research or evaluation studies, including the demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively to achieve tasks in agreed timeframes
- Understanding of major survey and research design methods and issues in behavioural research or evaluation
- Extensive experience in conducting multivariate statistical analysis using Stata or SPSS and the ability to interpret outputs
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate research findings to others including non-researchers.
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $89,299 to $98,632 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 Tegan Nuss at cbrc.mailbox@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 17th February 2026 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.
