Cancer Institute (NSW)
Reference number REQ641474 Occupation Project Officer Work type Full-Time Location Sydney - North/North West Salary Information $114251 - $134809 Closing date 04 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Research and Evaluation Officer (ID: REQ64147 Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Exempt (Until 6 August 202
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 4 March 2026
The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state. Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW. The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 2.
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
* Your resume (maximum five pages)
* A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
* A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an individual with strong research and evaluation skills to join our Cancer Screening and Prevention Division’s Research and Evaluation Team. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the development, implementation and reporting of research and evaluation projects to measure and monitor the performance of programs within the Institute’s Cancer Screening and Prevention Division. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work strategically with stakeholders and internal and external research and evaluation partners to contribute to high quality cancer screening and prevention programs for the people of NSW. In this role you will project manage a number of research and evaluation projects across a range of prevention programs (i.e. tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, healthy lifestyles) and cancer screening programs (i.e. breast, bowel and cervical screening). You will have demonstrated experience in evaluation of complex health initiatives, sound quantitative and qualitative research skills and experience and/or interest in evaluating social marketing campaigns. Essential to the role will be your strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to ensure project outcomes are achieved.
Essential Requirements
* Experience in the development and implementation of research and evaluation projects including qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, preferably in a health context.
* Experience reporting research findings to address policy or program needs.
* Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline such as Public Health, Psychology, or the Social Sciences.
Pre-Screening Questions
* Describe an instance where you led the design of research and/or evaluation to answer a social or public health research issue. What factors did you take into account and how did they influence the development of the successful design? What was the outcome of the research and/or evaluation project?
* Describe an instance when you analysed quantitative or qualitative data. How did the analysis plan specifically address the research objectives?
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Additional Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
* NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
* This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Managers, Dr Nicola Scott nicola.scott1@health.nsw.gov.au, or Dr Sandra Rickards sandra.rickards@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
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