Health Systems Lead (QUIT.146)

Cancer Council VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Victoria is seeking a Health Systems Lead. This role involves implementing smoking cessation guidelines and developing tools for health professionals. Candidates should have project coordination experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Wellness initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects/programs within the health or government sector.
• Ability to navigate differing priorities among stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement smoking cessation guidelines in the health system.
• Develop tools for healthcare professionals to support clients quitting.
• Engage with partner organizations to enhance tobacco control.

Skills

Project coordination

Partnership development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

$86,154 to $95,158 p.a. + super + NFP benefits

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Prevention Division aims to prevent cancer for all Victorians. This is done through community interventions, mass media, advocacy, training and providing policy advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to reduce cancer risk. We prioritise health inequalities, especially in relation to Aboriginal people, and in culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

The Quit program is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, the Department of Health and VicHealth. Quit’s purpose is to end the devastating impact of tobacco and vapes on Victorian people and communities. Quit Victoria is focused on equitably reducing tobacco related harm across Victoria through social marketing campaigns, policy and advocacy, research and evaluation, and health & community systems level initiatives to prevent uptake of smoking and /or vaping and increase cessation support for all Victorians.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Health Systems Lead to join the Quit Victoria team. The Health Systems Lead will support the Health Systems Team in the implementation of smoking cessation clinical guidelines in the health system, enable easier referral to Quitline services for people who smoke and/or vape and want to quit, and ensure health professionals and allied health personnel working in health services across Victoria can access resources to support best clinical practice, and support people on their quitting journey.

Reporting to the Health Systems Manager your role is to:

• Apply your knowledge of the Victorian public health system and service delivery models to explore innovative approaches to embedding smoking and vaping cessation support into routine care in health services and promoting smoke and vape-free environments
• Develop new tools and approaches to support people who engage with health services on their quitting journey and the healthcare professionals who provide this support
• Seek opportunities to engage and collaborate with peak groups and partner organisations to share knowledge, minimise duplication and amplify activity across the tobacco and vaping control sector
• Provide sound advice and recommendations to your manager and colleagues to support workflow processes and procedures across Quit and the Prevention Unit.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects/programs and developing and maintaining partnerships within the health and/or government sector
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team or working group and capability to navigate differing priorities and perspectives of stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including proven ability to meet deadlines
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% 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
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 10 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• 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

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Nicola Martin on [phone] or [emailprotected]

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia and a National Police Check.

Applications close 22nd October 2025 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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