Consumer Liaison Coordinator

Job No.: 669416

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, in partnership with the Cancer Council Victoria, Regional Trials Network, Monash Comprehensive Cancer Consortium, VCCC Alliance, and the University of Melbourne, are excited to announce the launch of the ‘Consumers Leading Transformational Change in the Cancer Sector’ research partnership. Funded by the Victorian State Government, this ground-breaking initiative aims to empower consumers through leadership in cancer care, education, and research.

As a Consumer Liaison Coordinator, you will play a key role in this state wide collaboration, working closely with the Program Manager to develop and implement a consumer leadership masterclass program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Engagement & Recruitment: Develop strategies to recruit and engage local consumers, ensuring their voices are integral to cancer-related initiatives
• Coordination & Support: Facilitate consumer projects, support training and induction, and maintain robust communication across partner organisations
• Community Building: Foster a strong network of consumer leaders, enhancing their contribution to cancer care delivery, research, and education

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative project that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Collaborate with leading experts and organizations in the cancer sector
• Develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic environment committed to making a real difference

Key Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in health, social science, communications, education, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in consumer engagement and relationship building
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage resources effectively
• experience collaborating and communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of experience
• Additional language skills and experience/understanding working with CALD or indigenous communities

Join us in shaping the future of cancer care by fostering consumer leadership and advocacy. Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Lama Karroum, MPCCC Program Manager, +61 477 986 816

Position Description: Consumer Liaison Coordinator

Applications Close: Sunday 22 September 2024, 11:55pm AEST