Research Officer

Cancer Council Victoria

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

The Research Officer will conduct statistical analysis and report writing for a series of internationally significant research projects examining perceptions of cancer risk; patient experiences of cancer treatment; and risk-related behaviours of Australian youth.

We seek a degree-qualified individual with Honours and related research-based work experience. With the ability to undertake quantitative analysis, an appreciation of design issues in behavioural studies and an understanding of the concepts used in statistical software, you will interpret research findings and communicate these to others.

This position is full-time fixed term (for 2 years) with Total Equivalent Package Value within range $48,918-$60,000 pa (includes base salary, annual leave loading, superannuation and maximum additional benefit of salary packaging).

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

For information about the role, contact Dr Matt Spittal on the above number.

Applications close Wednesday 6 February 2008.

The Cancer Council Victoria is a smokefree workplace.