• Apply your policy and advocacy skills to improve equity in cancer outcomes.
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Full time, fixed term (parental leave cover until April 2025)
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East 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 works directly with people, clinicians, researchers and policymakers. Our purpose is to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer, now and into the future. Our division comprises of Cancer Information and Support Services, Research Governance and Business Operations, Cancer Strategy and the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer.

The Policy Team is part of the Cancer Strategy Unit in this Division. The purpose of the Policy Team is to advocate for policy and system reform that will improve equity in cancer outcomes.

About your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Policy Lead, reporting to the Policy Manager.

The Policy lead will:

• Conduct comprehensive policy research and analysis to develop recommendations on issues relating to cancer treatment and supportive care.
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including submissions, briefs and letters for a range of target audiences.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative internal and external relationships, including with clinicians and peak bodies working with people affected by cancer.

All about you

The role requires a self-motivated individual with commitment to supporting policy reform, strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role involving policy research and analysis and advocating to influence policy reform, preferably in the health setting.
• A relevant tertiary degree and work experience in a health or social policy setting.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, with demonstrated experience writing research reports, policy analysis, briefs and submissions.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, research, policy and evaluation skills, with demonstrated ability to translate research and data to influence evidence-based policy change.  

What we can offer you

• A flexible and supportive workplace, including working from home options to 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 of $81,520 to $91,656 p.a. (dependent on experience, pro rata for part time)  plus 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance.
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave.
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships.

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses how your experience relates to the skills listed above. Interested applicants invited to find out more by contacting Beth Scholes on (03) 9514 6266 or Beth.Scholes@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 19 April 2024

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.