Research Assistant - Kconfab
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Research Assistant (kConFab Research Group)
- 12-month Fixed-Term, Full-Time position (Based at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)
- Managers & Administrative Workers Grade 1: HS1 - HS17
- $58,442.80 - 64,610.00 AUD (depending on experience)
The Kathleen Cuningham Foundation National Consortium for Research on Familial Breast Cancer (kConFab) is a national research consortium investigating clinical, genetic and epidemiological problems of familial breast cancer.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual who will be responsible for the follow-up of previously consented participants from breast and ovarian cancer families and the co-ordination and annual collection of biological material and imaging data. Duties will include, but are not limited to, arranging appointments with participants in the study, providing general information to participants about the project, administering research questionnaires using professional interview techniques, liaising with surgeons to obtain relevant surgical material, liaising with bio specimen bank staff and data entry. Previous experience working with families with cancer will be well regarded.
The ideal candidate will display the following skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective and consistent interview techniques
- Ability to co-ordinate overlapping tasks
- Demonstration of good team work
- Data entry skills
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria 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: Heather Thorne
Email: heather.thorne@petermac.org
Applications Close: 28th February 2025
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Position Summary
This position is funded by the Kathleen Cuningham Foundation National Consortium for Research on Familial Breast Cancer (kConFab). kConFab is a national research consortium investigating clinical, genetic and epidemiological problems of familial breast cancer.
The successful applicant will be based at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne.
This position requires an individual who will be responsible for the follow-up of previously consented participants from breast and ovarian cancer families and the co-ordination and annual collection of biological material and imagining data. Duties will include, but are not limited to, arranging appointments with participants in the study, providing general information to participants about the project, administering research questionnaires using professional interview techniques, liaising with surgeons to obtain relevant surgical material, liaising with bio specimen bank staff and data entry.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS1, grade 1, level 1 (Managers and administrative workers)
Immunisation Risk Category
Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting
Key Relationships
Position reports to:
Direct: Heather Thorne
Indirect: kConFab data manager, laboratory staff, clinical staff and kConFab executive committee
Key Relationships:
Internal:
- kConFab manager and lab, and data manager
External:
- Treating clinicians and genetic staff based in the Family Cancer Clinics
Skills
Selection Criteria
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective and consistent interview techniques
- Ability to co-ordinate overlapping tasks
- Demonstration of good team work
- Data entry skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous experience in working with families with cancer.
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Excellent interpersonal skills |
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| 2. Excellent organizational skills |
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| 3. Strong communication skills |
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| 4. Follows established procedures and guidelines |
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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.