• 12 - Month Parental Leave Cover

About Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Council NSW is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

Cancer Council NSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

About the team

Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney have formed a Joint Venture, The Daffodil Centre. Cancer Council NSW is Australia's largest cancer research organisation with established links to policymakers and internationally recognised researchers. The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and its Faculty of Medicine and Health, and Cancer Research Network include many of the world's leading researchers across all health disciplines.

The Daffodil Centre combines the complementary strengths of these two partners to concentrate cancer control research expertise, accelerating the partners' aims towards the realisation of a cancer free future. It is an exciting time to join the team!

About the role

The project coordinator is a key member of the Cervical cancer and HPV stream and contributes to the team’s program of work through the performance of a broad range of research and administrative tasks. This position reports to the Program Coordinator and is a is a 12-month parental leave cover contract.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Coordinate a team of investigators from multiple organisations working together on a large philanthropically funded project of Cervical Cancer elimination in the Western Pacific.

• Assist in the preparation of content for competitive grants, tenders, and approach to markets to secure funding.

• Lead the contract review and execution process for all cervical cancer and HPV stream projects.

• Develop project plans, and support the delivery of research outputs in accordance with agreed plans and timelines.

• Maintain databases to effectively track and forecast research outputs, resource requirements, and finances.

• Represent the stream at meetings with the Daffodil Centre research operations and support team.

• Provide secretariat support at internal and external meetings, including meetings with International collaborators.
• Support the timely preparation of publications, reports, presentations and research outputs.

• Work effectively with software applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and communication tools.

• Methodically maintain accurate research records, ensuring appropriate privacy, and confidentiality standards are upheld.
• Support the ethical conduct of research, by draft ethics applications, reports and anticipate the ethics requirements for upcoming projects.
• Display project management skills to assist the Cervical cancer and HPV stream to meet project timelines.

About You

• A tertiary qualification with public health, research related area or an equivalent level of professional experience.
• Demonstrated superior organisational and communication skills (both written and oral); including ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• High level of competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and intermediate Excel and Access.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team; taking initiative in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• High level attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of the need to adhere to information privacy and confidentiality guidelines
• A demonstrated interest in a career in health research
• You may have prior experience working in a public health research environment or clinical environment
• You may have prior experience coordinating multi-institutional projects

About the Benefits

• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
• Access to flexible work arrangements including a balanced approach to WFH and office.
• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
• Additional performance-based leave available.
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness.
• Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 “Best Workplace” and “Change Champion” Award.

If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs

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Please note, the health and safety of our people is a priority for us, to access our workplaces our employees and volunteers are required to be up to date with their COVID vaccination, proof of vaccination will be required to attend interviews.