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: [email protected]

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 o…