• Join the Strategy and Support team and play a part in the vision of a cancer-free future
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time, ongoing position – East Melbourne with some flexible working arrangements

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 Strategy and Support Division places people at the centre of everything we do. We work directly with clinicians, researchers, policymakers and people affected by Cancer to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer, now and into the future. Our division comprises of Cancer Information and Support Services, Research Governance and Business Operations, Cancer Strategy and the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer.

The Research Governance team, which is part of the Research Governance and Business Operations unit, oversees research governance and integrity for the organisation, including the award of research funding for Victorian researchers and supporting internal researchers to maintain professional standards through the management of Cancer Council Victoria’s research governance and integrity service and Research Administration Office.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Research Governance team. Reporting to the Manager, Research Governance your role is to:

• Provide secretariat support to the Human Research Ethics Committee (committee that reviews research proposals that involve human to ensure research is ethically acceptable).
• Support the planning, implementation and administration of Cancer Council Victoria’s competitive research grants scheme.
• Act as a primary contact for internal and external researchers with queries and matters related to research ethics and research practices.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in business administration, office management, project management, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Sound stakeholder management and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate skills in office-based computer packages (e.g. Microsoft Office products).
• Practical knowledge of Salesforce CRM.

What we can offer you

• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.
• A base salary of $69,090 - $76,464 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/.
• Novated care leasing.
• 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance.
• Cultural leave of up to 5 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.

A position description is attached.