• Seeking an experienced administration professional to offer direct executive level support to the Head of the Division in addition to managing the administrative and operational aspects of the broader Strategy and Support division
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time, continuing 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 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 Office Manager to join the Strategy and Support Division. This role is integral to ensuring the successful operation of the Strategy and Support Division and provides an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with internal division staff and cross divisional colleagues including other Cancer Council Office Managers, Administration Coordinators, Corporate Services Division and the Office of the CEO. Reporting to the Business Manager your role is to:

• Provide executive support to the Head of Division including day-to-day diary management, inbox management, drafting and editing high quality correspondence, presentations, and written reports
• Offer strategic and administrative support for members of the Senior Leadership group
• Coordinate and manage a range of division wide responsibilities and initiatives designed to strengthen and streamline cross divisional collaborative workings including administrative and operational systems and procedures.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A business/administration qualification or substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting executive and senior leadership teams in a complex and challenging environment.
• Demonstrated experience in an office environment providing administrative and/or project support to a variety of projects or programs including liaising with key stakeholders at a high level.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability effectively to facilitate relationships with stakeholders and other staff, including senior staff.

• Demonstrated ability in identifying and solving problems, using initiative as well as the ability in managing time and prioritising tasks.

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 $63 977 - $70 805 pa plus superannuation and 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/

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, click Apply Now to download a Position Description and submit your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description.

For more information contact Sally Ann Ryan on (03) 9514 6322 or [email protected], using the subject line: Office Manager 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 and a National Police Check.