Community Engagement Lead

• Lead Community Engagement and improve the health of disadvantaged communities
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation.
• Flexible, supportive environment.
• Full time, fixed term position until June 2026.
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Prevention Division aims to reduce the risk of cancer in the Victorian population through social marketing, advocacy, professional training and providing advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to support health and wellbeing. Our programs include: Quit Victoria, SunSmart, Achievement Program, cancer screening early detection and immunisation, the Food For Health Alliance, and alcohol policy. 

Saving lives and equitably improving health outcomes through early detection, screening, and community-based initiatives is a key goal for Cancer Council Victoria, with a focus on:

• Increasing cervical screening to help fast track the elimination of cervical cancer by 2030.
• Advocating for programs that will address the growing burden of liver cancer.
• Developing and implementing effective bowel cancer screening campaigns and programs to increase participation in the national screening program.
• Advocating for evidence-based early detection and screening initiatives.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager your role is to:

• Identify opportunities to reach priority population groups through innovative and culturally relevant community-based programs. 
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of community programs for priority population groups relating to cancer screening, early detection and HPV immunisation.  
• Develop and deliver training workshops, presentations and community forums. 
• Prepare and/or contribute to written reports and articles, including reports to funding bodies and key stakeholders; progress reports; evaluation reports and newsletters, and publications.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant community peak bodies, government departments and other stakeholders at local and state levels.
• Line management responsibilities; providing direction, support and performance monitoring for 1-2 staff.

We are looking for someone with: 

• A tertiary degree in health promotion, community development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people and projects, implementation and evaluation in Community Engagement, health promotion or related fields.
• Experience working with priority population groups, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally diverse groups, people with a disability, LGBTIQ or communities affected by social and economic disadvantage.
• High level organisational and time management skills including the ability to effectively coordinate multiple partnerships and projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present information simply and clearly in written and verbal forms to a wide range of professional and community groups.

A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development.

• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
• A base salary within range $81,520 - $88,000 pa plus superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as an employee assistance programs, flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance.

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Ayesha Ghosh at ************@cancervic.org.au

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 11 FEB 2024

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.