• PREV.145
• Lead the media and communications activities for powerful cancer prevention programs
• Make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
• Flexible and supportive workplace
• Full time, fixed term until December 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).  

With the aim to achieve equitable outcomes for all Victorians, the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) program works in partnership with stakeholders to deliver community-based programs, innovative media and communications activities and engages with the primary care and workforce sector to deliver training and education to support participation in breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening, early detection (with a particular focus on viral hepatitis-related liver cancer) and HPV immunisation.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Media Manager your role is to:

• Plan and coordinate media and communications activities for the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) program including breast, bowel, and cervical screening, HPV immunisation, liver cancer/viral hepatitis. This includes working across the SEDI team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Lead and implement communications activities specifically for priority communities, including (but not limited to) targeted communications to culturally and linguistically diverse populations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and LGBTIQ communities.
• Project management for select SEDI program communication initiatives, developing project plans, coordinating activities, internal working groups and stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and on budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to public awareness and understanding of Prevention programs.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A tertiary degree in communications, public relations or other relevant discipline.
• Substantial experience in planning and implementing integrated multi-faceted media and communication strategies / campaigns including public relations, digital (social media and websites), print and issues management.
• Substantial experience in delivering health messages / campaigns to priority communities such as culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ and people with a disability.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships as well as negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
• 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 $87,000 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

See the attachment below or visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description. 

For more information contact Kim Loudon on (03) 9514 6176 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Prevention enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 and a Working with Children Check (as required).

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.