• $78,287 - $88,021 + super + NFP benefits
• Make a real difference to people’s lives
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time, continuing position
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in brand new CBD office located on Victoria Parade, East 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.

Quit Victoria is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, the Department of Health and VicHealth. Quit’s mission is to reduce the impact of tobacco on all Victorians by creating a tobacco-free environment, preventing new nicotine addictions, supporting people who smoke to stop smoking, and enhancing and tailoring efforts to priority populations.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Healthy Communities Lead to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the QUIT Manager – Communities and Places your role is to:

• Coordinate and implement projects designed to engage priority population groups and settings to promote smoking cessation and embed best-practice smoking cessation care
• Build workforce capacity across a range of sectors to enhance their ability to reduce tobacco-related harm
• Work closely with priority communities and settings to ensure QUITs work is tailored to need and context
• Collaborate closely with the Cancer Council Victoria Research and Evaluation and Media and Communications teams

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, public health, health promotion or a related discipline
• Substantial experience coordinating projects and developing and maintaining partnerships within the health, community and/or (local/state) government sector
• Proven organisational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects concurrently, work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $78,287 to $88,021 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% 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
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• 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 flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, click "Apply Now" 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 Sabine Ostrowski at [email protected] using the subject line: Healthy Communities Lead 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 (as required).

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

A position description is attached.