Tobacco Priority Settings Coordinator
We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join the Cancer Council WA team and be part of our vision.
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Company: Cancer Council WA
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-2131-3873
Fax: +61-8-9220-5771
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Detail information about job Tobacco Priority Settings Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Working amongst leaders in cancer prevention
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Benefits of not for profit salary packaging
Who we are
At Cancer Council Western Australia we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. We work with our community to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, every minute, every hour, every day. We do this through advocacy, research, prevention programs, and providing people affected by cancer with support.
Tell me more
We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to work within the Cancer Prevention and Research division and the Make Smoking History (MSH) team.
Reporting to the MSH Manager and working with key internal and external stakeholders you will be responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of the MSH Priority Settings project.
Your other main responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the program and its activities align with evidence based tobacco control
- Recruit community services and guide them through an organisational change process to deliver a Make Smoking History project for staff and clients
- Work effectively with the community service sector, stakeholders and other agencies to raise awareness of the need to address tobacco use across the community service sector
- Supervise the workflow of the MSH Priority Settings Project Officer
- Manage key external relationships with other community service Peak Bodies.
- Oversee and service the MSH Community Services Steering Group
- Create and develop tools and resources as appropriate
- Ensure regular evaluation and reporting of the program and its activities is completed and make necessary changes to build capacity of the program
Who are you?
To be successful in this role you will have the following key attributes:
- A tertiary qualification in a health or social services related profession
- Demonstrated 3+ years’ experience in a project role
- Strong experience and skills in stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of tobacco control issues
- Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable groups is desirable
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proven organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
- Actively foster the development of a culture consistent with the values of Cancer Council WA
- Positive approach to the workplace
Based in Subiaco, this position is a full time and fixed term until 31 December 2019.
In this role you will enjoy:
- Working amongst leaders in cancer prevention
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.
How to apply for this role
To submit your application in strict confidence, please include your résumé and a covering letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role to [email protected]
With a Reflection RAP, and a commitment to “closing the gap” we encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
There is no closing date for this position. We will commence the recruitment and selection process on receipt of your application.
Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.