The University of Melbourne has advertised to hire a ‘Vaping Prevention Project Officer’ with a remuneration range between $98,870 and $107,023, plus 17 per cent superannuation.

The role is part of the University’s broader program, in partnership with VicHealth, to educate students about the harms of vapes and e-cigarettes and reduce use on and off campus.

Vaping rates among young adults aged 18-24 years dropped from 20 per cent in 2023 to 18 per cent in 2025, according to Generation Vape Project