Primary Care Engagement Lead

• Job No: CCV348
• Lead cancer screening, immunisation, and early detection activities to health professionals.
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation.
• Flexible, supportive environment.
• Part time, 4 days per week, parental leave position until April 2025
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.

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 reduce the risk of cancer in the Victorian population through social marketing, advocacy, professional training 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 Quit Victoria, SunSmart, Achievement Program, cancer screening early detection and immunisation, the Food For Health Alliance, and alcohol policy.

Saving lives and equitably improving cancer outcomes through screening, early detection, and immunisation is a priority for Cancer Council Victoria. Under our Strategic Plan, we will:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate initiatives to equitably eliminate cervical cancer.
• Advocate programs and initiatives that will address the growing burden of liver cancer.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate campaigns and programs to drive participation in bowel screening.
• Advocate and deliver evidence-based initiatives that increase earlier detection of cancer.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Primary Care Engagement Lead to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Primary Care Engagement Manager your role is to:

• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of education and training programs including face to face workshops, online training packages and other professional development opportunities tailored to primary care and other health professionals.
• Oversee all aspects of the Victorian Nurse Certification process,
• Responsibility for a staff member that supports the coordination of primary care engagement activity.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based projects.
• Prepare and/or contribute to written reports and articles, including reports to funding bodies and key stakeholders; progress reports; evaluation reports and newsletters, and publications.
• Keep up to date with national and state policies, guidelines, and research in relation to cancer screening, HPV and hepatitis immunisation and strategies to reach priority population groups to increase screening participation.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in health information, primary health care, education, training, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, implementation, and evaluation, within the health sector.
• Proven ability to initiate and implement innovative education and training strategies in the primary health.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills including the ability to develop, maintain and lead strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present information simply and clearly in written and verbal forms to a wide range of professional and community groups.

What we can offer you

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.
• A base salary within range $81,520 – $88,000 p.a. (dependent on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave.
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
• A range of wellness initiatives such as an employee assistance programs, flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance.

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, click “Apply Now” to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Michelle Cornelius at [email protected] using the subject line: Primary Care Engagement Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

A position description is attached.