• Use your extensive community engagement experience to ensure people are at the centre of everything we do
• Join a dynamic, supportive team and play a key role in improving cancer outcomes
• Ongoing, flexible, full time position- St Kilda Road, Melbourne

About your environment

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 Strategy and Support Division of Cancer Council Victoria places people at the centre of everything we do. We work directly with clinicians, researchers, policymakers and people affected by cancer to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all Victorians, now and into the future.

About your opportunity

We are seeking an Engagement Lead to join the Cancer Strategy Unit, Strategy and Support Division. Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Engagement, your role is to:

• Provide high level advice to staff on how to effectively engage clinicians and community members in the work of the Strategy and Support Division in line with strategic priorities
• Lead the development and implementation of best practice community engagement in the work of the Strategy and Support Division
• Develop and maintain day-to-day relationships with the Community Advisory Network, Clinical Network, and other project partners and key stakeholders
• Conduct high-quality engagement to advance our policy and advocacy priorities

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant tertiary degree in Health, Public Health, or Social Sciences
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and/or communications environment, with a strong understanding of marketing and communication principles and their application.
• Substantial relevant experience in developing, delivering and evaluating health related policy and/or programs.

What we can offer you

• 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 $75,486 - $84,872 pa plus superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free) 

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, click Apply Now and submit your Resume and Cover Letter.

Please refer to the attached Position Description.

Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description.

For more information contact Veronica Perera on (03) 9514 6514 or [email protected] using the subject line: Engagement Lead (CSU.11) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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 regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.