Prevention Programs Lead

**Introduction**:
Cancer Council SA’s vision is for a cancer-free future. To achieve this, we are committed to reducing the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians through best-practice prevention, research and support and this is a team effort.
We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years, and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of SA’s most trusted charity.
Together, we can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer.
**Description**:
About the Team
The Fundraising and Engagement Unit ensures a strategic and coordinated approach to our internal and external representation and enables the organisation to meet our strategic objectives through strategy development, advocacy, brand positioning, fundraising and stakeholder relationships.
As part of the Fundraising and Engagement Unit the Prevention team delivers our comprehensive strategies aimed at reducing the impact of cancer. These include strategies to reduce the risk of cancer occurring, population screening to detect cancer and pre-cancerous lesions as early as possible, advocacy and public policy.
About the Role
As the Prevention Programs Lead (Screening and Immunisation), you will play a key role in shaping, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs, campaigns and policy, focussing on cancer screening and immunisation.
Your focus will be on reaching diverse communities and sectors, to ensure an impactful and equitable approach to program delivery in South Australia. You will work closely with the Prevention Programs Manager and the wider Prevention team to increase program reach, build partnerships, and support advocacy efforts.
**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Contribute to strategic planning and development of cancer prevention and advocacy initiatives in line with the Prevention yearly business plan and three-year strategic plan.
- Foster strategic relationships across sectors to enhance program implementation and visibility.

Lead the delivery of cancer prevention information sessions to raise awareness and create action amongst priority populations
Represent the Cancer Council SA on relevant local, state and national networks and committees.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About You
**You will bring**:

- Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and/or evaluating health programs and policy, particularly relating to cancer prevention, screening or immunisation
- Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to public health and behaviour change
- Experience building and managing partnerships across sectors
- Confidence leading projects and working collaboratively amongst multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and public speaking/presenting skills

The role is being offered as a permanent full-time role.
About the Benefits
Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP, online wellness program, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career
How to Apply
Applications close 10.00pm, Thursday 31 July 2025.
Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.