• McCabe.8C
• Apply international law to noncommunicable disease prevention
• Draft materials at high levels of legal and policy complexity for legal and non-legal audiences
• 12-month part time (0.8 FTE) parental leave position

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.

About your opportunity

We are looking for a Legal Research Officer to join the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer within the Strategy & Support Division. This is a 0.8FTE, parental leave contract position at Band E.

Specifically, your role is to:

• Conduct comprehensive legal and policy research and analysis and prepare high-quality written materials for a range of target audiences including governments and intergovernmental organisations
• Develop and deliver training curricula and materials, and seminars, lectures and presentations, in person or online, as required
• Participate in follow-up activities of information-sharing and provide support for the McCabe Centre alumni network and other technical support requests referred via the Knowledge Hub

All about you

We are looking for a person with:

• A degree in law and a current practising certificate or eligibility for admission to practice and demonstrated relevant work experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis
• Demonstrated excellent legal and policy writing skills
• Familiarity with international law

What we can offer you

• A base salary within range $72,492 - $81,505 pa plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free) https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and click on Apply Now. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Hayley Jones on [email protected] using the subject line: Legal Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note due to COVID-19 the majority of employees continue to work remotely. This will be reviewed in line with government instruction.

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, and a National Police Check.