• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer not-for-profit organisation 

• Utilise your communication skills to provide health professionals with the latest clinical information, resources and training on smoking and vaping cessation

• Enjoy a flexible, supportive environment that incorporates hybrid working from home and our centrally located office on Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

• Work as part of a values-led, collaborative team

• Maximum term role until 30 June 2027

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.

DIVISION SUMMARY 

The Prevention Division aims to prevent cancer for all Victorians. This is done through community interventions, mass media, advocacy, 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 reduce cancer risk. We prioritise health inequalities, especially in relation to Aboriginal people, and in culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

UNIT SUMMARY 

The Quit program is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, the Department of Health and VicHealth. Quit’s purpose is to end the devasting impact of tobacco and vapes on Victorian people and communities.

The Quit program has been provided with funding from the Commonwealth Government to create a National Quit™ Cessation Platform to support people who smoke and/or vape to quit, and the national best practice support service for nicotine and cessation support service, called Quit Centre, to support health professionals to have the latest clinical information, resources and training on smoking and vaping cessation care.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Communications Advisor to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Communications & Engagement Manager, Quit, your role is to:

• Plan and coordinate implementation of engagement and communications activities for Quit Centre, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated planning, delivery and evaluation.

• Manage content on the Quit Centre website, ensuring it is optimised based on insights and kept up to date.

• Manage Quit Centre’s social media accounts, including content planning and responding to enquiries to promote Quit Centre’s work and maximise its impact.

• Identify engagement opportunities arising from emerging and relevant issues and developments in the external environment.  

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, or a related field and/or substantial experience in a related field.
• Substantial experience in planning and implementing integrated multi-faceted media and communication campaigns including public relations, digital (social media and websites), print and issues management. 
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships as well as negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations. 
• Ability to interpret research, see opportunities and engage multiple stakeholders to develop compelling and timely content.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit or health-related organisation, with an understanding of the unique needs and challenges of these sectors.

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.

• Salary: $89,299 to $98,632 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary — up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.

• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.

• Flexible and hybrid work: A range of options to support work-life balance, including a mix of working from home and our modern office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.

• Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.

• Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.

• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.

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 any questions contact Communications & Engagement Manager Natalie Filmer on Natalie.Filmer@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 12 June at 11:59pm, with all interviews to take place after the closing date. 

Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible.