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!

Based primarily in our Woolloomooloo office, with flexibility to work from home, the role will work with the Daffodil Centre team to co-ordinate and execute the management, reporting and dissemination of findings for key strategic projects.

About the role

The key purpose of the Research Assistant is to provide administrative and research support to ensure the smooth functioning of the Preventing Liver Cancer: Obesity and Alcohol Consumption project.

• Provide administrative support including meeting preparation, steering committee co-ordination, minute taking, completing project-specific documentation, fulfilling reporting requirements and drafting study report and other documentation.
• Performing literature reviews and collate publicly available data on liver cancer. This includes applying literature search criteria, extracting and summarising data and findings
• Contribute to the evidence synthesis and drafting of any resulting publications
• Maintain documentation on methods and outputs from literature searches, critical appraisal and evidence summaries and prepare supporting reports
• Support the team and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of reports to the funder and key stakeholders

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Health and a strong interest in developing a career in research
• An understanding of research processes and the health system

• High level attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written communication (including email) and report writing skills
• High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and initiative to solve problems independently

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" Award.

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

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