Clear the Air Senior Coordinator

About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council Western Australia, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. We work with our community to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, every minute, every hour, every day. We do this through advocacy, research, prevention programs, and providing support to people affected by cancer.

The role

Working within the Cancer Prevention & Research Division, reporting to the Make Smoking History Manager, the Clear the Air Senior Coordinator will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive community-based program of work with the aim to address e-cigarette use (vaping) in children and young people in Western Australia.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive community-based program of work to reduce e-cigarette use (vaping) in children and young people in WA.
• Ensuring a coordinated, evidence-based policy approach to e-cigarette use/vaping in WA.
• Ensuring all communications related to e-cigarette use and vaping – including training content, resources, media releases and website content are fact-checked and in-line with language guides.
• Supervising the workflow and supporting the professional growth of the Clear the Air Community Engagement Coordinator/s.
• Providing support to internal stakeholders undertaking work in this space.
• Proactively developing and managing internal and external key stakeholder relationships, including peak bodies.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at appropriate meetings, seminars, and other events.
• Collaborating with Clear the Air and Make Smoking History staff to plan and implement professional development and capacity building events for stakeholders.

About you
To be successful in this role you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in health promotion, behavioural/social science or relevant discipline with minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Experience in development and delivery of public health programs or campaigns and/or community and health service-based programs.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to influence others to achieve beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of tobacco control issues and methods is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and report writing.
• Strong skills in interpreting scientific literature.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
• Positive approach to the workplace

What Cancer Council WA can offer you:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.

How to apply for this role

To apply for this opportunity, please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 25th June and should be addressed to: Make Smoking History Manager

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With a Reflection RAP, and a commitment to “closing the gap” we encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.