• Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for data, collaboration and improving health outcomes? Join a nationally significant initiative to help shape the future of cancer reporting across Australia.
• Lead a national cancer registry reporting harmonisation project
• Collaborate with cancer registries, governments, researchers and data experts across Australia
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), 9-month maximum term position, based in East Melbourne

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 Research Division leads Cancer Council Victoria's cancer epidemiology, cancer intelligence, population data assets, research platforms and research infrastructure capabilities to generate evidence that informs cancer control policy, programs and services.

The Division includes the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR), one of Australia's leading population-based cancer registries.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Reporting Harmonisation Lead to join the VCR team, working as part of the Multi-Jurisdictional Cancer Registry (MCR) initiative. This role will lead the development of nationally consistent cancer registry reporting requirements and standards. The position will bring together stakeholders from cancer registries, government agencies, research organisations and technical teams across Australia to define, document and harmonise reporting needs for a future national cancer registry platform.

Reporting to the Head, Data Analytics, you will play a key role in ensuring reporting capabilities support operational, statutory, surveillance and research requirements while enabling consistent and high-quality reporting across jurisdictions.

All about you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health, epidemiology, health information management, health informatics, statistics, information systems or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering complex reporting, analytics or information management projects in health, government, research or other data-intensive environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated success building collaborative relationships and achieving consensus across diverse groups.
• Experience defining business requirements, reporting specifications, metrics and information products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.
• Salary: $89,299 to $98,632 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary — up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.
• Flexible and hybrid work: A range of options to support work-life balance, including a mix of working from home and our modern office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
• Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.
• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.

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 at 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: 19 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible.