Who we are

Cancer Council is the only charity that works across every area of cancer, from research to prevention and support. Every day, we support people affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. Learn more about what we do at actcancer.org.

Cancer Council ACT has been advocating for Canberrans living with cancer for almost 50 years. We are a group of passionate healthcare professionals and operational staff who are dedicated to a cancer-free future for the nation’s capital.

Together, it’s all of us against cancer.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a collaborative new team member with passion and experience in educating the community, as we support Canberrans to quit smoking and vaping and teach them how to support their peers.

Cancer Council ACT has recently received landmark funding from the ACT Government to take on the challenge of informing and protecting the next generation when it comes to tobacco and e-cigarettes. We’re looking for someone with a background in health promotion, public health, or experience running health education sessions to work primarily across our VAPE Support programs. These programs provide education and advice on support pathways to ACT secondary schools, sporting clubs and community organisations.

About the role

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to:

o Present education sessions and courses to ACT secondary schools, sporting clubs and community organisations on smoking and e-cigarettes

o Support the teams’ communications and marketing of the programs to target audiences – Schools, Sporting Clubs and Community Service Organisations

o Produce a range of quality content for social media channels, website collateral and general marketing to support program objectives.

o Work with the CCACT Marketing Team to support the promotion and growth of the prevention programs in the ACT

o Ensure grant funding targets and deliverables are met or exceeded through each reporting period and contribute to the report preparation at the end of each cycle.

o Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of smoking and e-cigarette cessation and support pathways.

o Liaise and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including ACT Health, ACT Education Directorate, sporting clubs and local community organisations.

o Maintain relationships within the Cancer Council Federation and work with committees and stakeholders where appropriate.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our values, with an interest in the work that we do. As this is a cancer prevention education role, we will also highly value applicants who have:

o An understanding of tobacco and e-cigarette usage and control issues and experience in delivery of health projects.

o Tertiary qualifications in public health and/or communications and marketing

o Experience in working in the community / charity sector, health promotion or education.

o Experience with presenting health information in public forums, both online and in person.

o Highly developed community/stakeholder engagement and communication skills that promote effective partnerships.

o The ability to work with a small cohesive team, willingness to multi-skill and support the overall objectives of the organisation.

o A current valid drivers licence (not a Learner’s Permit).

o A current Working with Vulnerable People check or be willing to obtain one.

· Desirable

o Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

o Practical knowledge and experience in addiction theory, behavioural change models, brief interventions and motivational interviewing.

o Experience using a CRM system such as Salesforce.

Questions?

We look forward to receiving your application via this platform. If you have any questions about this role, or the work of Cancer Council, please contact:

Alex Dreyer or Mark Ginswick on 02 6257 9999

or via email to [email protected]