Position Details
Implement research and evaluation projects to increase cancer screening and early detection, particularly for under-screened population groups.
- Full time, 2-year fixed term contract.
- Be part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not for Profit organisation
- Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
About your environment
Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
About your opportunity
We are seeking an Evaluation Coordinator to join the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. This role supports the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) Program which undertakes programs to address cancer screening participation (breast, cervical, bowel and lung cancer screening) and to increase HPV vaccination and viral hepatitis detection/prevention in Victoria.
Reporting to the Research and Evaluation Manager, SEDI your role is to:
- Take a partnership approach and work with program funders and funded community and health agencies to identify and develop methods and frameworks to support project evaluation.
- Lead the implementation of evaluation in accordance with agreed frameworks and plans, ensuring a coordinated approach across the community-based projects to promote knowledge sharing and insights gathering.
- Establish and maintain effective feedback and reporting loops to enable learnings to be incorporated during project implementation.
- Coordinate data collection, collation, analysis and reporting, ensuring appropriate data management and quality control procedures are in place, including preparing ethics submissions.
- Provide advice and assistance to the SEDI team to collect data in community and primary health settings, including data collection tools such as surveys, discussion guides and monitoring sheets.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in program evaluation including design, quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, reporting and dissemination.
- Well-developed relationship management and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and organisations
- A tertiary degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, public health, community development or a related discipline.
- Sound understanding of community and/or primary healthcare sector as well as evaluation approaches appropriate for use in these sectors.
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
- Novated car leasing
- 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
- Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
- A comprehensive employee assistance program
- A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
- A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
Details of how to apply:
To apply and for more info
To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Natasha Moloczij on
Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.
All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).
Applications close 24 June at 11:59pm
Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Deadline: 24 June 2025