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

A unique opportunity exists for a Community Voice and Engagement Coordinator – Food and Alcohol Policy to work in our Cancer Prevention & Research Division. Reporting to the Alcohol Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating community engagement strategies under the Increasing Healthy Eating and Preventing Harm from Alcohol projects.

You’ll be working with community members to reduce alcohol and junk food advertising, respond to proposed fast food or alcohol outlets, and progress other policy priorities to support healthy environments to live, work and play. 

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time and fixed-term until July 2027.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop approaches to support community voices to contribute to our public health advocacy objectives for increasing healthy eating and preventing harm from alcohol.
• Identify and engage community advocates who support our policy priorities for increasing healthy eating and preventing harm from alcohol. 
• Develop resources to support community members to respond to food and alcohol policy-related issues of concern (e.g. guides, training materials).
• Engage with stakeholders who work closely with communities to protect community health and wellbeing (e.g. local governments, partner organisations).

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related field, community services or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in public health or health promotion community engagement. Experience with food and alcohol policy is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of obesity prevention and alcohol harm prevention issues and policy is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing written documents for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

How to apply for this role

Please read the Position Description on our Careers website for more details about the expectations of this role

If you feel this is the role for you, we strongly encourage you to contact careers@cancerwa.asn.au to ensure you have a clear understanding of the role.

When you’re ready to apply, click the “Apply” button and please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience align with the role as described under the ‘What you’ll be doing’ section.

Applications close 5 pm 1 October should be addressed to: Alcohol Program 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.

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With a Reflection RAP, and a commitment to “closing the gap” we encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.