Community Engagement Coordinator – Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B Project (PREV.235)
Job No:
CCV498
Location:
East Melbourne
- Part-time (0.4FTE - 0.6FTE), fixed-term contract commencing from 1 July 2025 onwards to June 2028
- Hybrid role – work from home, in community and East Melbourne office
- Contribute directly to preventing liver cancer through supporting impactful, community-led initiatives
- Work with a range of community, faith and health organisations to drive innovative programs that will help more communities access hepatitis B care.
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 education and providing 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. Our programs include: SunSmart, Quit Victoria, Achievement Program, Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI), and the Food for Health Alliance
About your opportunity
We are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator – Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B Project to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Liver Cancer, your role is to:
- Support consultation and engagement activities with multicultural communities, local health and community organisations, and local health professionals
- Help co-design and deliver culturally tailored health promotion sessions and resources
- Work collaboratively with local health and community organisations to develop and implement innovative programs that will increase access to care
- Contribute to evaluation, documentation, and reporting activities with funder
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualifications in public health, community development, health promotion, or a related field
- Experience supporting community engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
- Experience working with health professionals and health and community organisations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of liver cancer prevention and its key risk factors
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $73,698 to $79,370 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
- 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 Charissa Feng on Charissa.Feng@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: 05 June 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.
