We aim to ensure high quality, equitable access to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of skin cancer to patients and communities across Australia and New Zealand. With a focus on enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, SCCA plays a critical role in reducing the impact of skin cancer on individuals and communities in Australia and New Zealand.
SCCA’s vision is “empowering world leading primary care skin cancer diagnosis and management” and purpose is to lead the way in education, engagement, advocacy and standards by fostering a respected community of health professionals, delivering exceptional skin cancer care.
SCCA’s strategic priorities include:
Educate: Delivering innovative and world leading education in primary care skin cancer through:
· expanded and high quality, market-led, primary care skin cancer education programs.
· providing exceptional pathways and lifelong learning opportunities for primary care skin cancer health professionals.
Engage: A trusted authority representing, connecting and supporting primary care skin cancer health professionals by:
· increasing SCCA’s profile as the leading organisation in primary care skin cancer diagnosis and management and advocating for policy change and improved health outcomes.
· continuing to grow an engaged and supportive membership base that is the leading ‘community of practice’ in primary care skin cancer diagnosis and management.
· supporting research that ams to improve primary care led skin cancer diagnosis and management.
Elevate: Setting standards and increasing community awareness of primary care skin cancer medicine by:
· setting and raising standards within primary care skin cancer diagnosis and management.
· improving community awareness of skin cancer early detection and how to access high quality primary care.
About The Opportunity:
We are seeking expressions of interest to join SCCA’s Board as an independent (Board appointed) Non-Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to shaping the future of primary care skin cancer diagnosis and management across Australia and New Zealand.
The role of director on the SCCA Board is voluntary. The appointment is for up to three (3) years.
We are looking for individuals with:
· Established stakeholder networks across government, health providers, and community organisations, with the ability to leverage these to support collaboration and innovation.
· Strong financial and commercial acumen including the ability to evaluate market conditions, investment opportunities and strategic initiatives, with a disciplined approach to risk oversight and capital stewardship.
· Experience in public relations, social media, marketing, brand management, reputation and communication to build trust, advocate and engage audiences.
· Prior governance experience on public, private, or not-for-profit Boards, supported by governance education (e.g. AICD qualifications), and the confidence to contribute as an independent, strategic thinker.
Experience in the following areas would also be highly regarded:
· Deep understanding of primary health care and the broader health landscape.
· Strategic oversight of technology functions, including digital transformation, IT governance, and alignment of technology investment with organisational objectives.
· Stakeholder engagement including Members, Community, Funders, Regulators, Partners.
· Experience in supporting fund raising, philanthropy and diversified revenue streams.
How to Apply:
For further information about the position please contact SCCA via email: [email protected]. For further information about SCCA please visit www.skincancercollege.org
To apply - please forward your cover letter (up to 2 pages) and resume demonstrating your match to the skills and attributes detailed above to [email protected]
Applications close: COB Friday, 1 May 2026.