• Full-time, 12-month parental leave contract
• Play an integral role in supporting cancer screening participation and vaccination in priority populations
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our new office located at 200 Victoria Parade, 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.

Within the Behavioural Science Division, the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer’s (CBRC) mission is to conduct high quality applied behavioural research and evaluation to inform and influence cancer prevention policies, programs and services, ultimately reducing the impact of cancer on the Australian community. This includes leading the research and evaluation activities of the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) Program.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and engaged Research and Evaluation Manager (SEDI) to join CBRC. Reporting to the Senior Research and Evaluation Manager (SEDI) your role is to:

• Lead and manage the evaluation framework for priority SEDI program portfolios.
• Conceive, design and implement evaluation projects, methods and tools in collaboration with program staff
• Oversee and conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to provide timely research insights to inform the development and continuous improvement of screening and early detection campaigns and programs.
• Provide research and evaluation advice to SEDI Managers and program staff and build capacity among SEDI program staff to integrate evaluative practice into programs.

All about you

We are looking for someone who is passionate and deeply committed to contributing to cancer prevention and with:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, public health, community development or a related discipline.
• Substantial research and evaluation experience in an evaluation, research or population monitoring related environment.
• Sound understanding of community development and the community health sector as well as evaluation approaches appropriate for use in the community sector
• Well-developed relationship management and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and organisations

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $95,158 to $112,603 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $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 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
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

A position description is attached.