• PREV.145
• Lead media and communications activities for innovative health and wellbeing programs
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Full time, fixed term until June 2024 – 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 passionate, driven media and communications advisor to lead the development, planning and implementation of communications activities for the Achievement Program within the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Media Manager – Prevention Division your role is to:

• Lead the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Achievement Program’s media and communications strategies including campaigns (paid or unpaid), member communications, launches and events.
• Identify opportunities for obtaining media coverage for Achievement Program members, with equal emphasis on both workplaces and early childhood and schools; develop media materials and manage media relations for placement of stories across the State.
• Coordinate events and local media opportunities (e.g. photo opportunities, doorstops) with local MPs and/or other dignitaries to ensure a high visibility of the Achievement program in suburban, regional and metropolitan media.
• Manage the Achievement Program’s social media engagement on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Manage the writing of newsletters, blogs, articles, letters and opinion pieces for relevant audiences/ publications.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A tertiary degree in communications, public relations or other relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in planning and implementing integrated multi-faceted media and communication strategies / campaigns including public relations, digital (social media and websites), marketing and issues management, with strong skills in community-level public relations targeting local communities.
• Highly developed media relations skills including a thorough understanding of the process of conducting a media interview from briefing through to execution.
• 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

• A base salary up to $83,396 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 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 Kim Loudon on [email protected], using the subject line: Media and Communications Advisor - The Achievement Program enquiry via EthicalJobs or 03 9514 6848

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.

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.

Cancer Council Victoria has a strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and youth. We therefore have robust screening procedures for people who are expected to have contact with children in their roles. This will include criminal record check, Working with Children Check and referee checks.