• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Collaborate with a passionate, cross-functional team of developers, designers, researchers, content experts in a truly user-centred environment
• Work on a national scale, building a digital health platform that empowers Australians to quit smoking and vaping
• Full time, 12-month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The focus of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s corporate services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities.

The Information Technology (IT) and more specifically the Digital team is where you’ll be situated within Cancer Council. Our digital vision is to prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through connection, collaboration and innovation. The IT team champions this vision and supports the rest of the organisation in its realisation. We deliver the software platforms, infrastructure, support, security and services that enable Cancer Council Victoria as a digital-first organisation.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Front-End Developer to join the Corporate Services Division. Reporting to the Lead Web Developer your role is to:

• Deliver solutions across a range of project sizes, from minor enhancements to full-scale website builds
• Work on React/NextJS website applications hosted in Vercel through Github, using contentful CMS
• Develop and maintain enterprise CMS templates, modules, and integrations with third-party services.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies (e.g. standups, planning, retros) and collaborate with the team to prioritise and deliver development tasks.
• Participate in peer code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical planning. Recommend improvements to development processes and digital capabilities

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in computer science, digital technology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in front-end web development.
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React).
• Experience with CMS platforms, preferably headless (Contentful) in a composable architecture.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web integrations.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary teams, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $86,154 to $95,158 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 10 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Stuart Wells on 0411 508 468 or [email protected]

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 24 November 2025 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.