Cancer Support Coordinator – Prevention

The Organisation

The Cancer Council ACT (CCACT) is strongly committed to promoting a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the ACT region, through community engagement, promotion of prevention, support and information services and cancer research.

CCACT’s vision is for a cancer free future, minimising the incidence and impact of cancer on people within the ACT and region and is underpinned by CCACT’s values – accountability, empathy, honesty, and good intent.

The Benefits

• Close, collaborative, supportive team
• Onsite parking available at the Deakin office
• Some work from home flexibility
• Opportunity to develop new skills & networks across the public sector

The Role

This is a collaborative role, within a supportive environment. You will engage with key sectors within the community, providing young people in Canberra training and information on support pathways to quit smoking and vaping, and helping to support the next generation facing the challenges of tobacco and e-cigarettes.  

You’ll be involved in developing program content and program delivery. Specifically, and with support from the Prevention Team Leads, you will: 

• Present education sessions to ACT secondary schools, sporting clubs and community organisations
• Research and refine educational information to continually improve and enhance presentation content
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders including government, health, education, sporting clubs and local community organisations, together with the Cancer Council Federation

This role may involve some after hours or weekend work for which you will receive time in lieu.

Skills Required

You have qualifications or experience in community services, health promotion, education or similar.  You will be motivated to understand tobacco usage and control issues and ideally have experience in the delivery of health projects or be willing to learn.
  
Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills that promote effective partnerships are important in this role, as is the ability to work within a small cohesive team, with a willingness to multi-skill and support the overall objectives of the organisation.
  
A current driver’s license and Working with Vulnerable People check (or willingness to obtain) is required.

If you are passionate about developing healthier communities by reducing tobacco usage in the ACT, then apply by submitting your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required. For further information please contact Gabrielle Patterson on 02 8243 0570.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.