Volunteer Heritage Project Research Assistant

Job No: CCV109
Location: Melbourne

  • Gain valuable experience in public history and research with a leading public health organisation
  • Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’
  • Flexible, supportive environment
  • Flexible 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 reduce the risk of cancer in the Victorian population through social marketing, advocacy, professional 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 support health and wellbeing.

This is achieved through a range of programs including SunSmart; Screening, Early Detection & Immunisation, Achievement Program, LiveLighter, Rethink Sugary Drink, Obesity Policy Coalition, and Quit Victoria.

The Heritage Project is responsible for documenting Cancer Council Victoria’s extensive history and organising its archive for use in current cancer control campaigns. It therefore sits in the Prevention Team, which is responsible for running Cancer Council Victoria’s many cancer control campaigns, most famously SunSmart and QUIT.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Volunteer Research Assistant to join the Prevention Division.

Reporting to the Head of the Heritage Project your role is to assist

 in uncovering and documenting Cancer Council Victoria’s extensive history in cancer control and public health advocacy.

This will involve:

  • Digitise records
  • Organise hardcopy and digital materials
  • Assist with preparing internal and external communications about these materials and what they reveal about Cancer Council Victoria’s history.
  • Helping to access our archival and associated historical materials.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

  • Progress towards an undergraduate degree in history, sociology, public health, or related field
  • Experience with Endnote and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent qualitative/document analysis abilities.
  • A demonstrated interest in public history and/or working in the not-for-profit sector.

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
  • Opportunity to gain work experience working for a highly respected charitable, public health organisation
  • Opportunity to work as part of a team and grow new personal and professional networks and career pathways
  • A range of wellness initiatives such as an employee assistance programs, flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance.

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, 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 Thomas on (03) 9514 6527 or thomas.kehoe@cancervic.org.au

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 and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 12 August 2022

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.

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About Cancer Council Victoria

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.

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