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Media and Communications Advisor

Cancer Council Victoria
  • Engage with priority communities to drive targeted cancer prevention and early detection messaging
  • Deliver large state-wide mass media campaigns
  • Full time fixed term position until 30 June 2022 - 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 Prevention Division aims to prevent cancer for all Victorians. This is done through community interventions, mass media, advocacy, training and providing policy advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to reduce cancer risk. We prioritise health inequalities, especially in relation to Aboriginal people, and in culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

This is achieved through the delivery of public health programs relating to tobacco control (Quit Victoria), obesity prevention (LiveLighter, Obesity Policy Coalition, Rethink Sugary Drink), sun protection (SunSmart), cancer screening (bowel, breast and cervical), immunisation, (HPV, hepatitis B) alcohol and organisational change (Achievement Program).

About your opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Media and Communications Adviser with specialist knowledge of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities to join the Prevention Division’s Media and Communications team. Reporting to the Head of Media and Communications, your role is to:

  • Drive successful planning, implementation and evaluation of media and communications strategies and campaigns for the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) program.
  • Lead and implement strategic communications activities for priority communities, including culturally and linguistically diverse populations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Provide strategic advice to program managers and the marketing and communications team to ensure CCV programs are considering and implementing appropriately targeted activities to engage priority communities.
  • Provide advice on optimising communication channels within the Victorian health network to ensure strategies are appropriately implemented.
  • Manage and monitor the media and communications budget for relevant programs.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

  • A tertiary degree in communications, public relations or another relevant discipline.
  • Substantial experience in planning and implementing integrated multi-faceted media and communication strategies/campaigns.
  • Substantial experience in delivering health messages to priority communities such as culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTI and people with a disability.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships as well as negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals, organisations and communities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information simply and clearly to a range of audiences.

What we can offer you

To apply and for more info

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this opportunity click on Apply Now to download a Position Description and forward your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Kelly Dienaar: [email protected] using the subject line: Media and Communications Advisor (PREV.145) 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, a National Police Check.

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