Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $82,821 - $99,726
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6291
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 - Translational Prostate Cancer
About the role
The position will provide research support within the laboratory and will assume responsibility for a variety of research projects within the prostate cancer research group.
The role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
About you
The successful candidate will have high level organisational skills, with a demonstrated capacity to establish and achieve goals. They will also have excellent oral and written communication skills whilst demonstrating an ability to work as part of a team.
You'll bring with you:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
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, 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: Shahneen Sandhu
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 3 September 2025
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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