Prevention Coordinator

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

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 prevent cancer, population screening for early detection of cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, as well as advocacy and public policy efforts.

Through a range of strategies the unit will:

advocate for policy and environments that support cancer prevention and screening in the South Australian community;

raise awareness of and influence behaviour change, focussing on the modifiable risk factors for cancer; and

ensure equity of access to culturally appropriate education, training and information regarding cancer prevention for all South Australians.

About the Role

The Prevention Coordinator will implement the SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Program and support other prevention activities in line with Cancer Council SA targets.

The Prevention Coordinator will deliver the SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Program across South Australia. This will include liaising with education sector stakeholders, recruiting new schools, early childhood centres and OSHC members to the program and maintaining the existing membership base, update resources related to the program, managing the SunSmart database in Salesforce and managing administrative tasks associated with the program. The Prevention Coordinator will also support other prevention activities in portfolios including but not limited to nutrition, alcohol and physical activity and skin cancer prevention.

Skills and Experiences:

About You

You have tertiary qualifications in a science, health sciences or education discipline, with a passion for health promotion or public health.

We're looking for someone who:

has experience working with the education and/or care sector

has high attention to detail and enjoys working to tasks and processes as part of program implementation

is confident liaising with stakeholders via email, phone and in person

The role is backfilling an internal secondment and is being offered as a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2026.

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

For more information, please contact Diem Tran, Prevention Programs Manager on or email You can view the position description here.

Applications close 10.00pm, Thursday 2 October 2025.

Cancer Council SA values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace to volunteer and work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups.

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.

As a part of our recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may be required to undertake a medical assessment and/or Department of Human Services clearance. While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.

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.