• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation.
• Further develop your legal research experience and academic writing skills and become familiar with tobacco control in a friendly, supportive and professional environment
• A part time (7–9-day fortnight), fixed term position, ending January 2026
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in the office located on 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 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.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Legal Policy Adviser to provide legal advice to the Quit team, and to assist with updating legal sections of online publication, Tobacco in Australia: Facts and Issues.

Reporting to the Head, Tobacco Control Policy, your role is to:

• Research and draft submissions, briefing and position papers on tobacco-related legal, regulatory and policy issues for submission to governments, law enforcement agencies and regulators and for use by stakeholders.
• Develop public education resources such as information sheets/fact sheets and web resources on tobacco-related legal and policy issues.
• Draft letters to government departments and Ministers on matters of concern or issues identified for potential regulatory or policy change.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely legal policy input on Quit/CCV’s communications content/output (including web resources, media releases etc).
• Analyse needs and expectations of stakeholders and work effectively with them to develop regulatory proposals.
• Update sections of the Tobacco in Australia publication that relate to laws and regulation.

All about you

We are looking for someone who has completed a bachelors (or higher) degree in law with:

• Excellent legal research skills, with a desire to learn about the field of Tobacco Control. A demonstrated interest in public health and/or social justice would be ideal.
• Proficiency in EndNote X9 and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite—Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative as well as the ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the proven ability to meet tight deadlines 

What we can offer you

• Full time base salary of $95,158 to $112,603 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% 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
• Salary sacrifice
• 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
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

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 the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Claire Grace at Claire.Grace@cancervic.org.au

Cancer Council will only contact 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: 17 November 2024 at 11:59pm

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. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.