Job Description

About us 

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research, prevention and early detection right through to support for people impacted by cancer. 

At CCNSW we understand that nothing feels better than doing work you really care about. As Australia’s leading organisation supporting all people impacted by all cancers, we understand how good it feels to make a difference. We know that almost 1 in 2 Australians are affected by cancer during their lifetime, by joining the passionate team at CCNSW you’ll know that each day the work you’re doing will positively impact people in your life and Australia.  

About the team/About the role:

The Performance & Evaluation team comprises experienced evaluators who design and conduct mixed method evaluations in partnership with subject matter experts from Cancer Information and Support Services and Cancer Prevention & Advocacy. We are seeking an enthusiastic evaluator with:

• Awareness of a range of evaluation methodologies
• Understanding of research design
• Experience conducting literature reviews/evidence synthesis activities or a willingness to learn
• A collaborative attitude that thrives in a busy environment

Reporting to the Performance and Evaluation Lead, and working alongside the Senior Evaluation Specialists, the primary purpose of the Evaluation Research Officer is to contribute to the development of evaluation plans for cancer control activities by conducting literature reviews.

Please note this is a 12 month Parental leave role, we are open to both full-time and part-time applicants.

About the benefits: 

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year. 
• Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 and 2023 "Best Workplace" Award as well as Xref “Best Workplace” in 2025. 
• A balanced organisational approach to WFH and office.   
• Additional performance-based leave available. 
• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation. 
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Collaborate with Senior Evaluation Specialists to develop evaluation plans and search strategies including the identification of appropriate tools, and external benchmarking data.
• Independently conduct database searches, manage citations in Zotero, screen studies for relevance, extract and analyse data, and prepare evidence synthesis summaries.
• Provide administrative, operational, and evaluation support to members of the Performance and Evaluation Team.
• Maintain high quality documentation including compliance with privacy and data retention policies.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders and evaluation working groups to support evaluation activities.
• Contribute to the development of evaluation reports, insights, and dissemination materials for diverse audiences.
• Support the delivery of evaluation capacity-building initiatives, including workshops, resource development, and individual coaching and mentoring sessions.

About you: 

Essential: 

• A tertiary qualification in public health, social science or psychology or a similar discipline.
• An interest in developing evaluation skills and experience.
• Understanding of cancer control, evaluation methodologies and research design.
• Demonstrated organisational and communication skills (both written and oral); including well-developed time management abilities.
• Competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Sharepoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail.

Desirable: 

• Experience conducting literature reviews and utilizing bibliographic management software (e.g., Endnote, Zotero)
• A post-graduate or honours qualification that required completion of a literature review

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work.  We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work.  As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups. 

If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with Blayze Thomas at careers@nswcc.org.au  

We have a preference for the successful candidate working in our Woolloomooloo office, however we are flexible to have candidates work from regional offices across NSW.

Apply online by visiting our website directly, copying the following link www.cancercouncil.com.au/jobs then click on the role title and submit your cover letter and resume. 

Job ad closing: Wednesday 7th of October