Project Manager

Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland
Project Manager
Descriptive Epidemiology

Cancer Council Queensland is the foremost non-government, anti-cancer organisation in Queensland. Cancer Council Queensland conducts a range of activities including cancer prevention and early detection, patient support services and an extensive program of research. Our Viertel Centre for Research in Cancer Control is currently seeking an experienced person to fill the role of Project Manager: Descriptive Epidemiology, on a fulltime, two year contract.

The Viertel Centre for Research in Cancer Control incorporates an Epidemiology Unit, a Psycho-Oncology Research Unit and the Queensland Cancer Registry. All sections of Cancer Council Queensland work together as part of an integrated approach to cancer control based on surveillance, research and evidence-based interventions.

The role: The Project Manager will work within the Descriptive Epidemiology Research Program to document, organise and analyse in-house, national and international datasets with a focus on assisting research into geographical inequalities in cancer incidence and survival.

The person: With qualifications in health research, preferably with some knowledge in cancer research, you will have up to two years experience in a similar role where you have demonstrated aptitude for statistical programming, data manipulation and management. Formal statistical training (graduate or post-graduate level) would be advantageous. High order numerical skills, attention to detail and well developed written skills will see you succeed in this role.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Manager to be part of an organisation that is community-based, ethical, mission focused and promotes a satisfying work/life balance.

Applications addressing the key skills listed in the position description are required by 9am Monday, October 13, 2008 and should be forwarded to:
Human Resources
Cancer Council Queensland
PO Box 201, Spring Hill Qld 4004
or email your application to recruitment@cancerqld.org.au

For further information and the position description visit Cancer Council Queensland’s website at www.cancerqld.org.au