• A great opportunity to be part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation and join a dedicated team delivering critical support programs.
• Part-time (0.8 FTE), 12-month parental leave contract
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our brand-new CBD offices 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 places people at the centre of everything we do. We work directly with clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and people impacted by cancer to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all Victorians, now and into the future. As part of the Strategy and Support Division, you will be part of the Supportive Care Team which operates under the Cancer Information and Support Services Unit.

The Cancer Connect program provides telephone-based peer support to Victorians affected by cancer. It is facilitated by trained volunteers who utilise their lived experience to support others going through a similar cancer experience. This program aims to compliment other supportive care services provided to patients and carers across Victoria.   

About your opportunity

We are seeking a part-time Peer Support Programs Lead to join the Strategy and Support Division. Reporting to the Manager – Supportive Care Programs, your role is to:

• Lead the Cancer Connect peer support program, ensuring the achievement of program outcomes, adherence to organisational policies and procedures and ongoing data monitoring and reporting
• Drive the development and maintenance of efficient systems for matching, training, recruiting and supporting program volunteers.
• Develop and lead the implementation of program development strategies in collaboration with key internal stakeholders, to ensure program offerings are dynamic, agile and able to meet current needs of people affected by cancer.
• Lead quality volunteer engagement across the Unit to ensure program effectiveness

All about you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline or another relevant field Is experienced in the development and delivery of peer support or health programs, including experience working with and training volunteers.
• Has advanced communication skills, interpersonal skills and active listening skills, including the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Has proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a highly functioning team. 
• Is computer literate, and confident in use of MS Office suite use with customer data-base management experience

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 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
• 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
• 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 Chelsea Hughes on 9514 6273 or email: chelsea.hughes@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: 23 May 2025 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.