Senior Research and Evolution Officer

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 - Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 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: Thursday, 3rd September, 2026 at 11:59PM

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 26).

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

A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application

About the Opportunity
Manage the development, implementation, analysis and reporting of research and evaluation projects to measure and monitor the performance of Cancer Screening and Prevention programs and activities and provide an evidence base to inform the Institute's strategic direction.

Essential Requirements

Experience in the design, development, implementation, analysis and reporting of mainly survey-based quantitative research projects. Experience with qualitative and mixed methodologies.

Advanced understanding of statistical techniques for behavioural sciences, including the use of statistical packages such as R, Q, or SAS.

Understanding of and experience with the development and implementation of evaluation projects, including for the evaluation of public health services or programs.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in survey statistics, psychology, or public health or demonstrated equivalent skilled experience and training.

Pre-Screening Questions

Describe an example where you led or managed a program of quantitative research and/ or evaluation to address a social or public health research issue.



What factors did you consider in the design and how did they shape its development? What was the outcome?

Describe an example when you analysed quantitative data. How did the analysis plan specifically address the research objectives?

Need more information?

The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Learn more:

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Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the

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.

(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 Manager, Sandra Rickards on if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact . Support is also available through the .

If interview adjustments are required, please contact 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.

📌 Senior Research and Evaluation Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney