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Media And Communications Manager – Sedi

Cancer Council Victoria
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the role

  • Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
  • Full time, fixed term, 12-month parental leave cover contract
  • Hybrid working environment, working from home, and East Melbourne office
  • Lead impactful communications for critical health programs, improving public awareness and access to screenings and immunisations.
  • Be a part of a dynamic, incredible team while working closely with diverse communities

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Media and Communications Manager – SEDI to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Head of Media and Communications – Prevention your role is to:

  • Lead and manage a dynamic communications team to deliver impactful media and PR campaigns for key health programs like cancer screening and immunisation.
  • Develop and execute tailored communication strategies for priority communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, and culturally diverse populations.
  • Drive collaborative, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination of media and communication efforts across the SEDI program and with external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic guidance, media relations expertise, and project management to strengthen the effectiveness of public health communications and raise awareness.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

  • Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, or related field, with extensive experience in planning and executing integrated media and communication strategies.
  • Proven experience delivering health campaigns tailored to priority communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, and culturally diverse groups.
  • Strong media relations skills with expertise in managing media interviews and maximising coverage, along with well-developed social media proficiency.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences and build strategic relationships.

What we can offer you

  • Base salary of $99,648 to $116,882 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
  • Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
  • Novated car leasing
  • Salary sacrifice
  • 5% leave loading
  • Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
  • Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
  • 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
2 Apr 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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