Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development, Education & Training, Health – General, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $70,593 to $79,370 pa ($42,356 - $47,622 pro rata) plus benefits
Application closing date : 13 Jan, 2019
About the organisation
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 training and providing advice based on the best available evidence.
Achieving equitable outcomes for all Victorians is a priority for Cancer Council. The Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) Program aims to mobilise community participation in cancer screening and immunisation by;
- developing, implementing and evaluating bowel screening campaigns; and
- encouraging participation in evidence-based screening and HPV immunisation programs, including among Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities.
We do this by working in partnership with stakeholders to deliver community-based programs, implementing innovative media and communications activities and engaging with the workforce sector to support participation in cancer screening, early detection and immunisation.
About the role
- Provide advice and expertise to Primary Health Networks to enhance cancer screening participation in the community
- Work with a leading not-for-profit to improve health outcomes for priority population groups
- Part time (0.6) fixed term position until 31 December 2020 – St Kilda Road, Melbourne
About your opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Program Advisor to join the SEDI team. Reporting to the Manager, Priority Communities, your role is to:
- Assist Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to implement programs that will increase cancer screening participation in Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities
- Provide tailored advice and expertise to PHNs on how to engage effectively with priority communities.
- Build capacity of key stakeholders through facilitating training on community engagement and cancer screening.
- Create and maintain best-practice resources and case studies for the Cancer Screening Resource Hub website.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years’ experience in health promotion, public health or community development.
- A proactive approach in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships (particularly with PHNs), with the ability to provide trusted advice and guidance where required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging training sessions and resources for key stakeholders that align with best-practice community engagement strategies
- Substantial knowledge and/or experience in community engagement or health promotion
What we can offer you
This part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position to 31 December 2020 provides a full time equivalent salary within range $70,593 to $79,370 pa ($42,356 – $47,622 pro rata for part-time) plus superannuation, annual leave loading and the benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card. We also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, social and wellbeing activities and a location close to public transport.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Program Advisor, Priority Communities (PREV.163) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Education_and_Training, #Health_–_General, #Indigenous
