Research Ethics Officer

**Research Ethics Officer (Australian Childhood Cancer Registry)**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful and rewarding place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

The Australian Childhood Cancer Registry (ACCR) is one of the longest-running and most comprehensive data collections for children with cancer in the world. It is funded and managed by the Cancer Council Queensland and operates with the support of the Australasian Association of Cancer Registries, all major paediatric oncology treating hospitals throughout the country and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and maintaining all ethics-related activities required for the continuing operation of the Australian Childhood Cancer Registry, including a project involving data linkage in each State/Territory to study the late effects of childhood cancer and its treatment. They will also be required to provide strategic advice and support regarding research ethics and governance.

This is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours per week)

**About you**

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- Ability to summarise information, provide advice, prepare correspondence and make recommendations to Senior Management on a range of issues impacting upon the operation of the ACCR
- High-level organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to maintain systems to support planning and decision making
- Very high level of attention to detail
- Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills, particularly in relation to communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to a broad range of competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and to work autonomously and effectively as a member of a team

**Desirable Skills**:

- Knowledge and experience in working with the National Mutual Acceptance scheme is desirable
- Familiarity with Australian online ethics research management platforms, including ERM, REGIS, RGS, Ethos and Research GEMS

**Benefits**

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail Shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
**People and Culture Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
- The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate._