• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Full time, fixed term position until July 2027
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and centrally located office at 200 Victoria Parade
• Lead the future of supportive care—drive innovation, impact lives, and shape services that matter

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 Strategy and Support Division works directly with people, clinicians, researchers and policymakers. Our purpose is to reduce inequities and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer, now and into the future. Our division comprises of Cancer Information and Support Services, Research Governance and Business Operations, Cancer Strategy and the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer.

We achieve our purpose by:

• Empowering people by delivering trusted, evidenced-based information, training and support.
• Using evidence to investigate and evaluate policies and programs to support people affected by cancer.
• Funding extramural cancer research of greatest impact and increasing investment into cancers with lowest survival.
• Influencing law and policy through advocacy, research, training and capacity building.
• Collaborating with partners in Australia and across the world to influence policy change and reduce system inequities.

The Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS) unit provides information and practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer, including family and friends, at any point in the cancer experience.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Program Development Manager to join the Strategy and Support Division. Reporting to the Manager- Client Experience & Impact:

• Provide strategic oversight of grant-funded programs
• Drive the development of evidence-informed service models
• Lead the implementation of an impact and evaluation framework
• Foster a high-performance culture through collaboration and innovation
• Influence systems and processes to enhance service delivery
• the most interesting responsibilities

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in program development, evaluation, and strategic leadership
• Strong understanding of client-centred service delivery
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change management skills
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a values-driven environment

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $99,648 to $116,882 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/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 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
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• 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. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Chelsea Hughes on (03) 9514 6273 or [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview and extend offers to suitable candidates before the job advertisement closes. We encourage early applications, as the position may be filled before the closing date.

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 1 July 2025 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.