Research Support Officer

**Role type**:Full time, Fixed term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
**Department**/ School**:Department of General Practice and Primary Care
**Salary**:UoM 6 $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Please note: Compensation rates will be updated as of November 1, 2025. _
- Drive innovative cancer research / Collaborate with diverse health professionals / Enhance patient outcomes.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Research Officer with the Primary Care Cancer Research team, you will support ground-breaking cancer research initiatives, from trial development to participant recruitment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, enhance your research skills, and contribute significantly to improving cancer outcomes across healthcare systems. This role offers a chance to work in a vibrant environment where your efforts will directly impact clinical research and patient care.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Facilitate Research Development: Work with the Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4) members on literature reviews and project facilitation under the National Manager's direction.
- Support Trial Operations: Recruit participants, manage data collection, and ensure adherence to trial protocols.
- Enhance Data Management: Maintain and improve trial reporting databases, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Promote Knowledge Exchange: Develop resources and strategies to promote clinical trial knowledge and member engagement.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You will have a tertiary qualification in medical or health sciences, with strong computing skills, research experience, and excellent communication abilities, ready to contribute to cancer research in a collaborative environment.

**You may also**:

- Possess a tertiary qualification in medical science, health science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data management systems like REDCap.
- Have experience in conducting literature reviews and data analysis.
- Exhibit excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Be adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team - Department of General Practice and Primary Care**

The Department of General Practice and Primary Care originated as a unit within the Department of Community Medicine in 1977. It was established as a separate department within the School of Medicine in 2001 and established the Primary Care Research Unit (PCRU) as a centre of excellence in primary care research, research training and knowledge exchange in 2006. The Department has 68 (full time equivalent) staff supported by an operating budget of $7 million and research income of approximately $11 million annually.

With an increased profile within the Melbourne Medical School, the Department has utilised its growing network of general practitioners (GPs) and primary health care providers in the community to ensure that University of Melbourne medical students are provided with quality community-based medical education. The Department delivers postgraduate training for primary care nurses, and research training for medical, honours, masters and PhD students. For more than 20 years, the Department has run a very successful General Practice academic registrar program where doctors who are training to be GPs (GP registrars) undertake a half time special skills post in academic medicine to experience an introduction to research and university teaching. We average around three academic registrars per year.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion a