Education Program Coordinator

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

About the Opportunity 

This is a terrific opportunity to be an integral part of a team of educators which produces 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 Partners and other stakeholders in relation to supporting program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Provision of secretariat support for CETAC Committee and all staff education team updates.

About You

Your highly organized, 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 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 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 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, audio visual 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 set up
• 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

Our 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

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, multi-disciplinary 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’s tight-knit staff team form a backbone working to enable collaborative efforts across the VCCC Alliance and beyond. 

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.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply to this position and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. In the spirit of reconciliation, the VCCC Alliance acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we carry out our work across Victoria and we recognise and value their continuing cultural heritage, beliefs and deep connection with the land and waters. 

Contact for Enquiries

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

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 also encouraged to contact Nell Keenan, People and Development Advisor, E: [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable arrangement.

To Apply

Applicants must have permanent residency to be considered. As VCCC Alliance is located within a hospital, triple vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.

For applications to be considered for this role please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria covered in the Position Description.

All applications must be lodged via SEEK by midnight Thursday 1 September 2022.  The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.