• Play a vital role in delivering data platforms, analytics and strategy for one of the largest cancer biobanks in Australia, a critical network research infrastructure
• Full time, fixed term position for 1 year
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and centrally located office

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.

The Victorian Cancer Biobank (VCB) is a not-for-profit consortium with members consists of Cancer Council Victoria as the lead agency, Austin Health, Eastern Health, Melbourne Health, Monash Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The purpose is to provide high quality, ethically obtained biospecimens and biospecimen related services to support research that will lead to improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Central Operations of VCB sits within Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) Division of Cancer Council Victoria and oversees the overall operations of the consortium, managing the consortium-wide quality framework, data systems, business development and project onboarding.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Data Platforms and Strategy to join the Victorian Cancer Biobank. Reporting to the General Manager, VCB your role is to:

• Develop and deliver VCB data strategy
• Manage the data platforms of the consortium
• Provide leadership in managing the data of VCB consortium, including workflow quality and query
• Perform data analytics for key reporting requirements

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health information management and demonstrated experience in a clinical or medical research environment.
• Extensive experience in managing a relational database
• Demonstrated leadership experience to develop and implement a data strategy/initiative aligning with organisational goals
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, insights generation and reporting

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $99,648 to $116,882 (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
• Salary sacrifice
• 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

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 Wayne Ng on (03) 9514 6179 or wayne.ng@cancervic.org.au

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 13 December 2024 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.