Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Engagement, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : up to $60,285 pa plus super
Application closing date : 18 Apr, 2021
About the organisation
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 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.
This is achieved through the delivery of public health programs relating to tobacco control (Quit Victoria), obesity prevention (LiveLighter, Obesity Policy Coalition, Rethink Sugary Drink), sun protection (SunSmart), cancer screening (bowel, breast and cervical), immunisation, (HPV, hepatitis B) alcohol and organisational change (Achievement Program).
About the role
- An exciting opportunity to support media and communications for innovative prevention programs
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
- Full time, fixed term until December 2021 – St Kilda Road, Melbourne
About your opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, driven communications officer to join the Healthy Lifestyles team within the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Healthy Lifestyles Media and Communications Adviser your role is to:
- Provide broad communications support including drafting media releases, newsletter content, blog posts, social media copy and video scripts.
- Identify promotional opportunities and help draft media releases for LiveLighter®, Rethink Sugary Drink, the OPC and alcohol programs working closely with the Healthy Lifestyles Media and Communications Adviser.
- Write up case studies and projects and in some cases interview case study subjects or their families.
- Assist with the organisation of communications events including media launches, presentations, exhibitions and events.
- Coordinate communication to stakeholders including developing stakeholder toolkits and e-newsletter content.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong written communication skills including the ability to write for different audiences including blog posts and web copy as well as more formal reports.
- Experience developing social media calendars and engaging social media content.
- Ability to schedule and prioritise tasks and work to deadlines as well as negotiate competing priorities.
- Degree qualifications in communications or a related area.
- Computer literacy, including experience in PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
What we can offer you
- A base salary up to $60,285 pa plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free) https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
- A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Communications Officer – Healthy Lifestyles (PREV.162) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Health_–_General
