• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation 
• Collaborate with a passionate, cross-functional team of developers, designers, researchers, content experts in a truly user-centred environment
• Work on a national scale, building a digital health platform that help prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through connection, collaboration and innovation.
• Full time, 12-month contract
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and office located at 200 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 focus of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s corporate services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities. 

The Information Technology (IT) and more specifically the Digital team is where you’ll be situated within Cancer Council. Our digital vision is to prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through connection, collaboration and innovation. The IT team champions this vision and supports the rest of the organisation in its realisation. We deliver the software platforms, infrastructure, support, security and services that enable Cancer Council Victoria as a digital-first organisation. 

About your opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Front-End Developer to join the Corporate Services Division. Reporting to the Lead Web Developer your role is to:

• Deliver solutions across a range of project sizes, from minor enhancements to larger development tasks
• Work on React/NextJS website applications hosted in Vercel through Github, using contentful CMS
• Support our externally hosted and legacy .NET/C# based CMS sites during an extended migration period
• Develop and maintain enterprise CMS templates and modules.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies (e.g. standups, planning, retros) and collaborate with the team to prioritise and deliver development tasks.
• Participate in peer code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical planning.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in computer science, digital technology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in front-end web development.
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React).
• Experience with CMS platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary teams, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences

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: $76,411 to $82,291 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• 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 more information contact Stuart Wells on 0411 508 468 or stuart.wells@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: 10 August 2026 @ 11:59pm

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.