• Gain valuable experience in public history and research with a leading public health organisation
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Part time (0.2FTE), fixed term contract until December 2025
• Flexible, supportive environment that incorporates hybrid working from home and our centrally located office 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 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.

The Heritage Project is a part of the Prevention Division and 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

We are seeking a Heritage Project Research Assistant to join the Prevention Division.

Reporting to the Manager, Heritage Project, your role is to:

• Organise the team of Heritage Intern Research Assistants in uncovering and documenting Cancer Council Victoria’s extensive history in cancer control and public health advocacy.
• Support them in digitising and organising materials for existing historical research projects.  
• Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders relating to Cancer Council Victoria’s heritage materials.
• Support existing research projects with literature reviews and archival research as required by team researchers.
• Conduct new archival research as required to complete ongoing projects.
• Assist in preparation of grants and their administration within Cancer Council Victoria

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A tertiary degree in history, sociology, public health, or related field.
• Excellent qualitative/document analysis abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in public history and/or working in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience conducting archival research and archive organisation.
• Strong organisation skills, with an ability to work autonomously and the proven ability to meet deadlines  

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $63,318 to $68,828 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 Dr Thomas Kehoe on 0466 507 557 or thomas.kehoe@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: 13 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.