Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Engagement, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : up to $83,396 pa plus super
Application closing date : 2 May, 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
- Lead media and communications activities for innovative health and wellbeing programs
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
- Full time, fixed term until June 2024 – St Kilda Road, Melbourne
About your opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, driven media and communications advisor to lead the development, planning and implementation of communications activities for the Achievement Program within the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Media Manager – Prevention Division your role is to:
- Lead the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Achievement Program’s media and communications strategies including campaigns (paid or unpaid), member communications, launches and events.Coordinate events and local media opportunities (e.g. photo opportunities, doorstops) with local MPs and/or other dignitaries to ensure a high visibility of the Achievement program in suburban, regional and metropolitan media. Manage the writing of newsletters, blogs, articles, letters and opinion pieces for relevant audiences/ publications.
- Manage the Achievement Program’s social media engagement on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
- Identify opportunities for obtaining media coverage for Achievement Program members, with equal emphasis on both workplaces and early childhood and schools; develop media materials and manage media relations for placement of stories across the State.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- A tertiary degree in communications, public relations or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in planning and implementing integrated multi-faceted media and communication strategies / campaigns including public relations, digital (social media and websites), marketing and issues management, with strong skills in community-level public relations targeting local communities.
- Highly developed media relations skills including a thorough understanding of the process of conducting a media interview from briefing through to execution.
- 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
- A base salary up to $83,396 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: Media and Communications Advisor – Achievement Program (PREV.145) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Health_–_General
