Research Data Manager

Cancer Council Victoria

The Cancer Council Victoria (an independent charity) is seeking an experienced Research Data Manager to work with the dedicated team at the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC).

The Research Data Manager will be responsible for developing and managing data systems to process data generated from CBRC research projects. This will involve implementing standardised procedures for data processing (including data capture, data entry and data cleaning), extraction and long-term electronic data storage and will ensure quality control. The Research Data Manager will assist in future acquisition of suitable software for multi-modal data collection and management (including paper based questionnaires, online surveys, telephone interviewing, hand-held devices), and involved with training and supervising data entry personnel.

CBRC has an active program of behavioural research in cancer control, especially tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, obesity prevention, and supportive care for patients with cancer. CBRC conducts evaluation of high profile public communication programs such as Quit, SunSmart, and PapScreen Victoria. In addition CBRC offers a research and evaluation capacity to implement and assess the outcomes of programs and services offered by The Cancer Council Victoria. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team committed to the first class standard of behavioural science research and has the potential to impact on all research staff.

We seek a motivated individual with a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline (eg. Applied Statistics, Information Technology, or Psychology major), experience in establishing and managing database systems ideally in a research environment, and knowledge of basic statistical analyses. The position requires a sound understanding of diverse methods of data collection, data cleaning, the ability to implement appropriate systems to ensure data integrity as well as high-level database and computing skills. Maturity, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a willingness to learn are important pre-requisites.

This is a full-time position with Total Equivalent Package Value within range $54,356-$70,000 pa commensurate with qualifications and experience (includes base salary, annual leave loading, superannuation and maximum additional pre-tax benefit of salary packaging).

Please note, candidates must already be authorised to work in Australia.

For further information and a copy of the position description (Key Selection Criteria) please visit our website www.cancervic.org.au or contact Katherine on (03) 9635-5103.

To find out about staff and projects underway at CBRC, please visit www.cancervic.org.au\cbrc .

Only applications that address the Key Selection Criteria will be considered.

Applications close Monday 12 November 2007.

The Cancer Council Victoria is a smokefree environment.