Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $ 87,988 - $ 104,118 +Super+NFP Benefits
Application closing date : 2 Sep, 2022
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.
Division Summary
The Prevention Division aims to reduce the risk of cancer in the Victorian population through social marketing, advocacy, professional education and providing advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to support health and wellbeing. Our programs include: SunSmart, Quit Victoria, Achievement Program, Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI), the Obesity Policy Coalition, and alcohol policy.
Achieving equitable outcomes for all Victorians is a priority for Cancer Council Victoria. The Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation program (SEDI) aims to mobilise the community by working in partnership with stakeholders to deliver community-based programs, implementing innovative media and communications activities and engaging with the primary care and workforce sector to support equitable participation in cancer screening, early detection and HPV immunisation.
About the role
About your opportunity
We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Head of Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation your role is to:
- Lead campaigns and programs to meet Cancer Council’s strategic priority to increase participation in bowel cancer screening
- Work across Cancer Council Divisions to oversee the effective delivery of initiatives, ensuring the successful achievement of agreed outputs and outcomes. This includes strategic and operational planning and implementation, budgeting and reporting.
- Maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the management and negotiation of service agreements and program deliverables and development of collaborative strategy frameworks.
- Identify emerging issues, data, trends and evidence related to bowel cancer screening policy and practice and to the delivery of population-based behaviour change theory and practice.
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion or a related field
- Substantial relevant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating health related programs and campaigns in a state-wide setting
- Proven experience in strategy development and implementation, including experience in leading organisations, stakeholders and teams to develop and operationalise state-wide level strategies
- Demonstrated experience engaging with priority population groups, such as culturally and linguistically diverse communities or communities affected by social and economic disadvantage
- Proven experience in a leadership role, involving staff management and development
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project Manager – Bowel Screening Programs via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General
