Research Assistant - Health Services Research

Req ID: 7451

Date: 16 Jun 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Health Services Research

Division: Cancer Research

Department: Health Services Research

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Health Services Research

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Research Assistant - Health Services Research

12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time position.
80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.
Up to $73,762.00 (1RA1) - $105,846.00 (1RA10) base salary per annum + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of Health Services Researchers, Implementation Science specialists and Qualitative and Quantitative statisticians at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac).

In this role you will be a dynamic, flexible team player and will work across several projects in Health Services Research, with skills in both Quantitative statistics and Qualitative methodologies.

As a Research Assistant you will work across the varied research program within the Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer (CHSRC). The role works under the strategic direction of the CHSRC Centre Manager and Business Manager to support senior researchers to delivery research projects that achieve the goals and objectives of the CHSRC strategic plan, that aligns with the broader Peter Mac Research and organisational strategy.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Linda Raineri

Email: linda.raineri@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 7 July 2026.

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Position Summary

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of Health Services Researchers, Implementation Science specialists and Qualitative and Quantitative statisticians at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac). This is a full time, fixed term 2-year role.
In this role you will be a dynamic, flexible team player and will work across several projects in Health Services Research. Projects for example, studies that examine healthcare utilisation by patients from underserved populations; developing implementation strategies for a new comprehensive care clinic for patients with multiple myeloma or developing a tool to facilitate equitable scaling up of cancer care.
You will take on responsibility for managing day-to-day activities to progress the work in alignment with key milestones. The role requires a proactive and highly motivated individual with Health Services Research experience who can establish strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians across health services. Your office will be based at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and there is also some flexibility to work from home as negotiated with your team.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

Level A: 1RA1 - 1RA10

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category C

Key Relationships

Internal & Project stakeholders

Multidisciplinary team members across multiple projects
Project Partner Health Services – Allied Health services at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The Centre for Health Services Research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Patients, carers, and clinicians recruited across projects
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Consumer Liaison
Key Health Services across the Parkville Precinct, including University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital.

External

Other collaborating interstate investigators and their support staff
External stakeholders including clinicians, policy makers and regulatory bodies where appropriate
Project funders

Skills

Essential Requirements

Bachelor degree in a health-related discipline such as Health, Public Health, Behavioural science, psychology, Qualitiative Statistics or a clinical professional qualification
Research knowledge and experience in Health Sercvices Research, Implementation science, evaluation, applied health sciences, public health, psychosocial, health services research
Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research,
Excellent understanding of ethical issues, and experience with ethics and governance submissions
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and using own initiative
Excellent time management skills and ability
Commitment to excellence in patient care and in building relationships with consumers, researchers and clinicians.
Experience in writing successful grants, and evidence of a track record
Experience in submission of Ethics applications using ERM (Ethical Review Manager)

Desirable Requirements

Experience of applying implementation science frameworks in practice
Experience working in the health care sector, preferably within an oncology setting.
An emerging record of publications, conference papers and/or reports which provide evidence of strong research potential
Demonstrated, well developed computer skills including the use of software, such as Endnote, and NVivo, or equivalent

Key Accountabilities

1. Development and submission of ethics protocols	Good Clinical Practice training completed and up to date Protocol preparation and submission to ethics according to study timeline Oversight of ethics reporting and preparation of ethics reports according to reporting timeline requirements All relevant Peter Mac ethics and research policies read, and training completed Adherence to all aspects of GCP across all aspects of the study
2. Project management	Work with Senior study managers to deliver key project deliverables in a timely manner. Balance multiple projects with the Centre for Health Services Research with effective communication across the project participants. Ensure study management processes are in place to commence study, including preparation of databases, organising study meeting dates/ times, publication/authorship agreement document. Recruitment of study participants; securing and appropriately recording informed consent; data collection; data analysis Proactive planning/problem identification and escalation of any study issues to ensure timely resolution Preparation of study reports for funders
3. Data collections	Coordinate and undertake interviews and focus groups with participants Assist and co/facilitate focus groups Assist with data collection and qualitative data analysis
4. Effective communication with and engagement of all key stakeholders	Preparation of study communication to support recruitment and awareness of study Evidence of effective and respectful communication with all study investigators and participants As appropriate, and with support of study PIs, prepare and disseminate social media updates of study; prepare abstracts for conferences and presentations

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.