Heritage Project Research Assistant (PREV.V7)
Job No:
CCV499
Location:
East Melbourne
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
- Digitise historical materials and develop archival skills
- Collaborate in an encouraging and like-minded team
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
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 the delivery of public health programs relating to tobacco control (Quit Victoria), obesity prevention (LiveLighter, Food for Health Alliance, Rethink Sugary Drink), sun protection (SunSmart, World Health Organisation, Collaboration Centre for UV), cancer screening (bowel, breast and cervical), immunisation (HPV, hepatitis B), alcohol and organisational change (Achievement Program, Vic Kids Eat Well).
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
The Heritage volunteer position is responsible for helping the characterisation, digitisation, and organisation of hardcopy and digital materials for Cancer Council Victoria. This role will also help the Historian discover and use historic materials for promoting cancer prevention campaigns.
- Create and organise digital copies of historical material.
- Write brief historical characterisations of archival contents.
- Complete supportive research and administrative tasks.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Progress towards an undergraduate degree in history, sociology, public health, or a related field.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated interest in public history and/or working in the not-for-profit sector.
What we can offer you and time commitment
- Training and ongoing support will be provided. We also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, social and wellbeing activities, and a central location close to public transport.
- The ideal applicants for this volunteering opportunity can commit to one day a week. Agreed days and hours are negotiable.
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 expression of interest. For more information contact Thomas Kehoe on (03) 9514 6527 or contact Thomas.Kehoe@cancervic.org.au.
All offers of volunteer engagement will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to volunteer in Australia and a National Police Check
Applications close: 12 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.
