Head of Data Analytics (VCR.04) - Cancer Council Victoria - ICTCareer

First listed on: 13 September 2019

Head of Data Analytics (VCR.04)

  • Lead the direction of cancer reporting in Victoria
  • Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation  
  • Full time or part time (0.8), continuing position – St Kilda Road, Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Victorian Cancer Registry is a population-based cancer registry that provides comprehensive, accurate and timely information for cancer control by developing and maintaining a high quality, accessible information asset to support epidemiological, clinical, behavioural and health services research and evaluation.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Head of Data Analytics to join the Victorian Cancer Registry. Reporting to the Director, Victorian Cancer Registry, your role is to:

  • Lead development of reports which describe the epidemiology of cancer in Victoria

  • Generate descriptive statistics on incidence, mortality, prevalence and survival for cancer in Victoria

  • Contribute to national and international projects aimed at improving cancer data

  • Working in a team environment, lead research activity using, or improving the use of, data reported to the registry

  • Develop new and innovative ways of presenting information to a wide range of stakeholders and be involved in research to improve cancer reporting to improve health outcomes for Victorians

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

  • Master’s degree in statistics or equivalent undergraduate training

  • Demonstrated experience as a statistician analysing health data

  • Well-developed writing and communication skills

  • Superior planning and organisational skills

What we can offer you

To apply and for more info

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this opportunity visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and forward your Resume and Cover Letter to hr@cancervic.org.au. For more information contact Professor Sue Evans on (03) 95146216.

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check.

Applications close date 7 October 2019


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