Education Program Coordinator - 4 days per week

·       Diverse role co-ordinating broad range of cutting edge educational programs

·       Fabulous opportunity to further develop skills for career development

·       Market salary with generous NFP salary packaging available

As an alliance of 10 research, academic and clinical organisations, the VCCC Alliance, supported by funding from the Victorian Government, continues its groundbreaking work developing and implementing innovative programs aimed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.

The Opportunity

This is a terrific opportunity to be an integral part of a team of educators that produce high-quality and interesting educational programs, collaborating with diverse colleagues within the VCCC Alliance. 

This role will appeal if you enjoy multi-tasking in a fluid fast-paced environment. There is loads of variety in this role with broad internal and external stakeholder liaison across the alliance. This role is responsible - with Education team colleagues and stakeholders - to scope, prioritise and coordinate the development and delivery of multiple educational activities.  It supports and administers the development and implementation of both stand-alone and collaborative education programs and activities.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Coordinating a broad range of educational programs, workshops, events, meetings and webinars including administration, liaison, e-learning, Zoom, webinar technical support, data management and video editing and upload.
• Supporting a range of educational administration and coordination activities for specific programs in collaboration with the Events and Communications Coordinator and developing high-quality material and presentations to communicate program activities and benefits.  
• Coordinating and maintaining the VCCC Alliance Education and Training Hub including supporting educational delivery
• Liaison with VCCC Alliance member organisations and other stakeholders in relation to supporting program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Provision of secretariat support for (Cancer Education and Training Advisory Committee (CETAC) and all staff education team updates.  

About You:  

You are highly organised, proactive and energetic and enjoy focusing on the detail while multi-tasking and coordinating a diverse range of educational programs including our highly successful Monday Lunch Live seminar series and MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) programming.

You enjoy working at a fast pace in a fluid environment, thinking on your feet, while calm and resourceful, working collaboratively with stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of high quality and cutting edge educational programs.

You have excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoy building strong relationships. You enjoy being a key part of a fun, friendly close-knit and passionate team with opportunities to gain valuable experience in health education from a team of highly talented educators.

You will have:

• Experience coordinating and evaluating a variety of both face-to-face and e-learning educational events.
• Experience working collaboratively to deliver educational programs, utilising internal and external content expertise.
• Proven organisational ability with experience in multi-tasking across multiple projects
• Experienced in providing secretariat support to groups and committees (setting up meetings, agendas, minutes) as well as experience in writing reports, briefs and a range of other written communication for different audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint) and experience in both in-person and e-learning delivery including Zoom and webinars, hybrid events, audiovisual and event management
• Skilled in working autonomously while willing and able to work collaboratively within a team of both internal staff and external stakeholders

Highly desirable

• A level of skill in e-learning platforms; Visme, Vyond and Articulate

What’s on Offer

• Flexible work arrangements, a hybrid model with laptop and ergonomic reimbursements for your home setup
• Family-friendly workplace with flexible hours available along with 48/52 options
• 15 days personal / carer’s leave
• Personal development plan and opportunities for stretch and learning both on the job and via structured course
• Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging and tax-free meals/accommodation card
• Supportive team environment and inclusive culture with clear vision and inspiring strategic direction

About the VCCC Alliance

The vision for the VCCC Alliance is to save lives through the integration of consumer-engaged cancer research, education and patient care.

Founded in the holistic principles of the internationally-recognised Comprehensive Cancer Centre model, the VCCC alliance brings together 10 of Victoria’s leading research, academic, and clinical institutions to achieve what can only be done through state-wide collaboration. Together we will improve outcomes in cancer in metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, and forge new approaches to cancer research, education, and patient care for all.

The VCCC Alliance’s multi-site, multidisciplinary model brings together the complementary strengths of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health (including The Royal Melbourne Hospital), the University of Melbourne, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Western Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (including St Vincent's Institute), Austin Health (including the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Lifesciences) and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

VCCC Alliance is made up of a tight-knit team of staff who form the backbone working to facilitate the power of collective impact across the VCCC Alliance and beyond.

Team Values

Better Together – we connect and support to empower sustainable change
Integrity – we are respectful of 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 & 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.

Contact for Enquiries

For further information regarding the role, please contact Erin Turner, Program Manager, Digital Interface, phone 8559 8584 or email [email protected]

If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Secondment

With the ongoing objective of enhancing relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be able to be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are encouraged to contact Christine Morton, People & Culture via [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable arrangement.

To Apply

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Applicants must have permanent residency to be considered.

For applications to be considered please forward your CV and a covering letter outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the position description 

Please lodge your application via SEEK by midnight Sunday 8 May 2022. The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.