About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a future without cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

As the Food Policy Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the increasing healthy eating advocacy service project funded by Healthway.

This is the ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to get into the health policy space, specialising in public health food policy.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2027.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting the Food and Movement Programs Manager and Food Policy Senior Coordinator to implement all aspects associated with the Healthway-funded public health advocacy service for increasing healthy eating
• Assisting with maintaining a mechanism for capturing and documenting marketing, media and lobbying activities of the unhealthy food industry
• Monitoring industry submissions to public health-related consultations and reviews and examine the content of relevant submissions
• Monitoring fast-food outlet applications to local governments and support writing submissions and letters in opposition to such outlets
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare publications (e.g., peer reviewed papers and reports) and public health commentary relating to industry practices
• Working with the Alcohol Project Officer on complementary projects
• Representing Cancer Council WA at appropriate meeting, seminars and other events

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related field
• 1-3 years’ experience in the development and delivery of public health research, programs or campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of policy priorities for obesity prevention
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and referencing software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and report writing
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of health-related research methods and
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply Now” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role. Applications should be addressed to: Food and Movement Programs Manager.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

For more information about the role, please see the Position Description attached or email [email protected] using the subject line: Food Policy Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.