Clinical Cancer Terminology Specialist (VCR.167)
Job No:
CCV584
Location:
East Melbourne
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
- Full time, fixed term (6 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.
- Lead development of a multi-jurisdictional cancer data dictionary.
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 Clinical Cancer Terminology Specialist to join the Victorian Cancer Registry Division. Reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance and Innovation, your role is to:
- Lead development and stewardship of the national MCR cancer data dictionary.
- Define and maintain nationally consistent clinical and administrative data elements, including complex derived items.
- Set national data capture, validation and quality requirements.
- Resolve data gaps and jurisdictional inconsistencies to achieve national standards.
- Produce and maintain authoritative documentation and guidance.
- Act as the central reference point for cancer data definitions.
- Collaborate with cancer information teams, clinicians and national stakeholders to support implementation
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- deep understanding of cancer data and clinical terminologies and experience working with large, structured datasets
- strong problem‑solving skills and high attention to detail
- ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and build strong written, verbal, and stakeholder relationships.
[see Position Description for the full list of Key selection criteria]
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
- 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 Kris Ivanova on kris.ivanova@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 Sunday 1st March 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.
