• An exciting opportunity to coordinate national lung screening initiatives
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Full time, fixed term 2-year position
• Hybrid working environment, working from home and East Melbourne office
• Be a part of a dynamic, incredible team while working closely with diverse communities and key stakeholders

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 education and providing 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. Our programs include: SunSmart, Quit, Achievement Program, Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI), and the Food for Health Alliance.

Saving lives and equitably improving cancer outcomes through screening, early detection and immunisation is a key goal for Cancer Council Victoria, with a focus on:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate initiatives to equitably eliminate cervical cancer
• Advocate programs and initiatives that will address the growing burden of liver cancer
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate campaigns and programs to drive participation in bowel screening
• Advocate and deliver evidence-based initiatives that increase earlier detection of cancer

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Cancer Screening Project Lead to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Senior National Manager, Lung Screening Programs, your role is to:

• Provide strong project and contract management support to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and to a high quality, meeting all contractual obligations.
• Monitor project budgets and risks, ensuring compliance, and proactively addressing any issues that may affect project delivery.
• Provide secretariat support for key governance meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with government and other stakeholders, including strong collaboration with internal units to ensure effective program delivery, team cohesion, and alignment of activities.
• Deliver community and/or healthcare provider education and engagement activity, with an emphasis on reaching priority population groups.
• Prepare reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders to showcase progress, meet contractual obligations, and promote the impact of lung screening initiatives.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion or a related field.
• Extensive experience in project management, implementation and evaluation in community development, health promotion or related fields.
• Contract management experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships as well as negotiate effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
• High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to effectively coordinate multiple partnerships and projects concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information, simply and clearly to a range of audiences.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 (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. For more information contact [email protected]

Cancer Council will only make contact with 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: 02 May 2025 at 11:59 pm

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.