Project Officer

About us

Cancer Council Australia is the nation’s leading non-government cancer control organisation, focused on reducing the impact of cancer through research, prevention, and support. We work alongside the community, health professionals, and government to provide trusted information and services to those affected by cancer. With a mission to save lives and create a cancer-free future, Cancer Council offers a purpose-driven workplace where everyone can make a meaningful difference to help improve outcomes for people affected by cancer. We value diversity and offer a wide range of benefits including.

• Great salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and being part of a collaborative and inclusive team
• 20% discount at CCA retail outlets

Our Culture

At Cancer Council Australia, we embrace diversity, celebrate differences and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.

About the role

Cancer Council Australia is seeking a Project Officer to join our National Cancer Control Policy team. As a Project Officer, you will apply your skills in evidence review, critical appraisal and data extraction to maintain and update national cancer control policies. Provide secretariat support to national policy committees, including supporting meeting documentation, maintaining accurate records and assisting members as needed. Work closely with a diverse range of colleagues and subject matter experts from clinical organisations and societies, and across the Cancer Council Federation

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in public health, science, communications or similar, OR progress towards post graduate qualifications in these areas.
• Understanding of the principles of evidence-based policy and experience with scientific literature databases and analysis of scientific literature.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working effectively in a team setting.