• An exciting opportunity to lead cancer screening, immunisation, and early detection activities targeting priority population groups. These include (but not limited to) Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, communities affected by social and economic disadvantage, people with disabilities and those who identify as LGBTIQA+
• Full time role until June 2027
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
• Flexible, supportive environment.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager your role is to:

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate community programs and initiatives for priority population groups relating to cancer screening, early detection and HPV immunisation.
• Coordinate with SEDI’s Media and Communications team to develop community awareness campaigns as well as the production and provision of relevant messaging, information and resources catering to the needs of priority population groups.  
• Develop and deliver training workshops, presentations and community forums. 
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including relevant community peak bodies, government departments and other stakeholders at local and state levels.  
• Monitor and ensure project expenditure is within set budget limits including development of budgets for individual projects. 
• Prepare and/or contribute to written reports and articles, including reports for funding bodies and key stakeholders, progress and evaluation reports, newsletters, conference abstracts and publications. 
• If required, lead and manage staff including monitoring progress against priorities, conducting performance reviews and recruitment. 

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A tertiary degree in public health, health promotion, community development or a related field. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, implementation and evaluation in community development, health promotion or related fields, including the development and delivery of community facing training and education programs. 
• Experience working with priority population groups, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally diverse groups, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, or communities affected by social and economic disadvantage. 
• Proven ability to initiate and implement innovative health promotion strategies in the community health sector, including a focus on priority population groups. 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills including the ability to develop, maintain and lead strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups.  
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present information simply and clearly in written and verbal forms to a wide range of professional and community groups.

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/

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, 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 Ayesha Ghosh at ayesha.ghosh@cancervic.org.au  

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: Monday 14 July 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.