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    Senior Communications And Advocacy Advisor - Melbourne, Australia - Cancer Council Vic

    Cancer Council Vic
    Cancer Council Vic Melbourne, Australia

    6 days ago

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    Senior Communications and Advocacy AdvisorMarketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)
    Full time
    Be a part of Australia's most trusted cancer 'Not for Profit' organisation
    Develop impactful PR and Social Marketing strategies
    Full time, permanent contract
    Hybrid working environment, working from home, and office located in 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 , preventionand 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 (Live Lighter, Food Fight, Food for Health Alliance, Rethink Sugary Drink), sun protection (Sun Smart, World Health Organisation Collaborative Centre for UV), cancer screening (bowel, breast and cervical), immunisation, (HPV, hepatitis B) alcohol and organisational change (Achievement Program, Vic Kids Eat Well).

    About your opportunity
    We are seeking a Senior Communications and Advocacy Advisor to join the Prevention Division.
    Reporting to the Head of Media and Communications your role is to:

    Drive Impact:

    Develop communication plans, in partnership with the program team, to build support for the program's regulatory and policy reform priorities with state, territory and national governments.


    Foster Collaboration:
    Collaborate with other Prevention programs and stakeholders to achieve Cancer Council Victoria's strategic objectives, maximising communication effectiveness.

    Leadership Opportunity:
    Coach, inspire and empower the Obesity Prevention and Sun Smart communications Teams.

    Create Change:

    Work with marketing to develop, implement and evaluate social marketing interventions, ensuring they are theory informed and evidence led.

    All about you

    We are looking for someone with:
    Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline/and/or substantial experience in a related field
    Extensive experience in media and communications, within government, not-for-profit and/or public health environments.

    Strong media advocacy skills and experience with a solid understanding of state and federal politics, government structures, policy processes, and regulatory environments.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
    Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks
    What we can offer you
    Base salary of $95,158 to $112,603 p.a.
    (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation
    Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
    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 wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
    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
    The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
    To apply and for more info
    To apply for this opportunity, visit to download a Position Descriptionand 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 Kelly Dienaar at
    Cancer Council will only contact 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).

    Applications close: 16 May 2024 at 11:59pm
    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.

    Every year, more than 30,500 Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 11,000 will die from cancer.
    The number of cases will increase as our population grows and ages.
    Survival will also improve as we get better at early detection and treatment of cancer.

    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.


    Source:
    this is an extract from the company's own website.
    Every year, more than 30,500 Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 11,000 will die from cancer.
    The number of cases will increase as our population grows and ages.
    Survival will also improve as we get better at early detection and treatment of cancer.

    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.


    Source:
    this is an extract from the company's own website.
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