• The Project Manager for Healthy Lifestyle programs is responsible for leading nutrition and alcohol related programs and communications for the Healthy Lifestyle Team. These programs include Alcohol, LiveLighter and the Food Fight campaign.
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• Full time, Parental Leave cover, fixed term 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 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, World Health Organisation Collaborative Centre for UV), cancer screening (bowel, breast and cervical), immunisation, (HPV, hepatitis B) and alcohol.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager for Healthy Lifestyle programs to join the Prevention Division.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Obesity Prevention your role is to:

• Lead the development and implementation of Cancer Council Victoria’s behaviour change and advocacy campaigns ensuring they meet outcomes set by the organisation.
• Develop, manage and deliver health professional education to increase the capacity of the health care sector to provide quality evidence-based care to patients regarding weight management
• Work in conjunction with and provide technical nutrition advice to the Obesity Policy Coalition and across CCV and allied NGO’s on related advocacy and policy projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Healthy Lifestyles Campaign Co-ordinator.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Qualified Dietitian, with substantial experience in a role within a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in a public health or health promotion related field.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating health related programs in a state-wide setting.
• Outstanding relationship management skills including the ability to negotiate to achieve effective partnerships and working relationships.
• Ideally policy and advocacy experience

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 $ 87,988 - $ 104,118 pa commensurate on experience plus superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free / www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging)
• A range of wellness initiatives such as an employee assistance programs, flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance.