Research Assistant

**Research Assistant**

**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, rewarding and fun 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**
- To assist in the conduct of research projects aligned to the strategic priorities of the CCQ Viertel Cancer Research Centre (CRC)
- The position requires the Research Assistant to work closely with other
- researchers within and external to CCQ.

**This is Fixed Term Full-Time for 2 years role.**

**About you**

To be successful in this role, under the supervision of the Team Leader, Health Systems and Behavioural Research, the Research Assistant will:

- Actively contribute to the co-ordination of cancer research projects and where appropriate, contribute to other health research initiatives at the CRC as directed
- Assist in the daily conduct of various research projects in cancer prevention, screening and survivorship through activities including:

- o Participant recruitment and follow-up
- o Conducting interviews and/or focus groups
- o Survey design and data collection
- o Literature Reviews
- o Drafting publications
- Assist in present results in various formats and arenas, including scientific and policy publications and presentations to academic and other audiences
- General administrative tasks to support researchers in the unit as needed.

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- Experience working in a professional/team setting
- An understanding of ethical principles as they relate to research conduct
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professionalism
- Excellent organisational skills

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience in a research role (paid or volunteer)
- Previous experience in a role involving one-on-one communication with the public, health professionals or policymakers
- Experience conducting interviews
- Experience using digital research and referencing tools such as Endnote, Zotero, Covidence, Qualtrics, NVivo, SPSS, R, Mplus, STATA, SAS and/or similar

**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

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**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
**People (Employment) Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
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