Program Manager - Centre for Cancer Education (CCE)

Program Manager, Centre for Cancer Education

0.8 FTE maximum term contract for 12 months

• Support positive change through education in the cancer sector
• Part-time flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
• Generous NFP salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

Are you an experienced educator passionate about driving positive change in healthcare education?

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated individual with significant experience in Digital Education, preferably in the health sector, who can establish strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations. 

The VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education (CCE) is a statewide and national platform that delivers high-quality, evidence-based educational resources to the cancer workforce. The CCE integrates digital learning, webinars, accredited courses, and resource hubs to support workforce capability across clinical, academic, and consumer networks.

As Program Manager, Centre Cancer Education (CCE), you will ensure the effective management, optimisation, and continuous improvement of the VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education (CCE) and related digital education services. Ensuring content integrity and accessibility, managing stakeholder relationships, supporting data analytics and evaluation, and coordinating education outputs across tumour streams and cross-cutting themes. Working closely with the Associate Director of Education, you will build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships with hosting and support providers and coordinate educational outputs from Clinical Translational Network Leads and Deputy Leads.

Responsibilities Include

• Oversee day-to-day management and maintenance of the CCE platform and LMS to ensure a high-quality user experience.
• Liaise with LMS hosting and support providers to ensure service quality, timely updates, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and report on platform analytics, user engagement, and evaluation outcomes to inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinate education outputs arising from Clinical Translational Networks and their Research & Education Leads.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of online and hybrid educational activities, webinars, and professional development resources.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of online resource hubs and digital learning communities, and the evaluation frameworks and performance metrics.
• Prepare internal and external reports, presentations, and updates on program achievements to support continuous improvements to achieve educational best practices.
• Support the implementation and delivery of a national regional education program that strengthens cancer workforce capability and access.
• Coordinate the accreditation and promotion of online hubs and resource packages tailored to regional and remote healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with partners and local health services to plan, deliver, and evaluate regional webinars and workshops.
• Ensure national and regional education outputs align with the Australian Cancer Plan, Victorian Cancer Plan, and VCCC Alliance strategic priorities.
• Facilitate feedback loops and evaluation processes to ensure programs remain relevant, equitable, and responsive to workforce needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including education collaborators, content providers, and clinicians.
• Coordinate consultation processes and feedback loops with member organisations and learners to inform ongoing platform and program improvements.

About you

As an education professional, you will be experienced in working across LMS systems. With a sound understanding of the principles of digital educational development 

You will have:

• Proven ability to design and develop high-quality online educational resources using modern eLearning tools and principles of instructional design.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and digital content.
• Ability to translate analytics into insights to improve user experience and learning outcomes.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and relationship management.
• Understanding of eLearning design and development processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Asana, Zoom).
• Experience in health, education, or research sectors.
• Experience using data analytics tools and/or LMS reporting dashboards.
• Tertiary degree (or postgraduate qualification) in education, health, digital learning, project management, or related field.

About the VCCC Alliance

Despite having some of the best cancer outcomes in the world, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death and disease burden in Victoria. The VCCC Alliance is a joint venture of academic, research and clinical member institutions working together to change that. 

We do this in alliance with our 12 members, who include Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, WEHI, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Western Health – for more detailed information: https://vcccalliance.org.au/about-us/what-is-the-vccc-alliance/alliance-members/

Through the VCCC alliance, we are collaborating and working to improve systems, educational offerings, equity and inclusion in cancer research and prevention to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into better outcomes for all people affected by cancer across Victoria.

What’s on offer

VCCC Alliance offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and development, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, hybrid in-office and working from home model with laptop and ergonomic reimbursements provided for your home set-up;
• Family-friendly workplace with flexible hours available;
• Paid Parental leave;
• 15 days personal / carer’s leave;
• Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging and tax-free meals/accommodation card;
• Supportive small-team environment with a clear vision and inspiring strategic direction.

VCCC Alliance values

• United: we connect and support to empower sustainable change
• Respectful: we are respectful of each other and the cancer community and accountable for our contribution
• Bold: we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate
• Patient-Centred: we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do
• For All: we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian

Equity and inclusion

The VCCC Alliance values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position. 

If you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles at VCCC Alliance.

Contact for enquiries

For further information regarding the role, please get in touch with Kyleigh Smith, Associate Director, via email, [email protected].

Secondment

To enhance relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are encouraged to contact Holly Witton, People & Culture Manager, at [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable secondment arrangement.

To apply

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency to be considered.

As VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.

To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description. All applications must be lodged via SEEK by EOD 5th January 2025.

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