Policy Advisor (CCD.08)

Cancer Council VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

12% superannuation

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging options

Study leave and leave between holidays

Job summary

Cancer Council Victoria is seeking a Policy Advisor to join the Food for Health Alliance in the Cancer Control Division. Reporting to the Director of Cancer Control Policy, you will research and analyse food and related policy, legislative and regulatory issues, and develop high-quality submissions, briefings and reform proposals.

You will translate complex evidence into clear, persuasive policy and advocacy materials, support advocacy, identify opportunities to advance policy priorities, and

Qualifications

• Policy, advocacy or regulatory experience.
• Analytical and persuasive writing skills for varied audiences.
• Strong consultation, influencing and stakeholder-management capability.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse food and related policy, legislative and regulatory issues.
• Develop high-quality submissions, briefings, policy advice and reform proposals.
• Translate complex evidence into clear, persuasive policy and advocacy materials.
• Support advocacy and identify opportunities to advance agreed policy priorities.
• Build relationships across government, regulators, health, community and academia.

Skills

Policy advocacy experience

Analytical writing

Persuasive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy / related discipline

Job description

• Be part of Australia's most trusted cancer not-for-profit organisation
• Contribute to nationally significant food-policy and regulatory reform
• Develop influential submissions, policy advice and advocacy materials
• Work with the Food for Health Alliance and partners across government, health, research and community sectors
• Part-time or full-time, 0.8–1.0 FTE, fixed term to 30 June 2027, with flexible hybrid working

• Be part of Australia's most trusted cancer not-for-profit organisation
• Contribute to nationally significant food-policy and regulatory reform
• Develop influential submissions, policy advice and advocacy materials
• Work with the Food for Health Alliance and partners across government, health, research and community sectors
• Part-time or full-time, 0.8–1.0 FTE, fixed term to 30 June 2027, with flexible hybrid working

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for 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 Cancer Control Division brings together prevention, early detection, information, supportive care, policy and engagement to turn evidence into action and improve cancer outcomes. The Food for Health Alliance is a leading national policy and advocacy voice working to improve diets and prevent overweight and obesity. Through research, policy, advocacy, media engagement and coalition building, the Alliance supports evidence-informed changes to how food is made, labelled, marketed and sold.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Policy Advisor to join the Food for Health Alliance in the Cancer Control Division. Reporting to the Director of Cancer Control Policy, your role is to:

• Research and analyse food and related policy, legislative and regulatory issues.
• Develop high-quality submissions, briefings, policy advice and reform proposals.
• Translate complex evidence into clear, persuasive policy and advocacy materials.
• Support advocacy and identify opportunities to advance agreed policy priorities.
• Build relationships across government, regulators, health, community and academia.

All about you

You are an analytical and persuasive policy professional who can turn complex evidence into practical recommendations and compelling arguments for reform. You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in public policy, law, economics, political science, public health or related discipline.
• Substantial policy, advocacy or regulatory experience.
• Excellent analytical and persuasive writing skills for varied audiences.
• Strong consultation, influencing, judgement and stakeholder-management capability.

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support and research.
• Salary: $103,345 to $121,219 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging: Increase your take-home pay through eligible pre-tax expenses, including up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Flexible and hybrid work: Options supporting work-life balance, including working from home and our office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
• Health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance.
• Growth and development: Study support and in-house, external and online learning opportunities.
• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close: 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible.