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

As part of the Corporate Services division and reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will be responsible for providing advice, coordination, and administration of all functions related to CCWA’s employment lifecycle. This includes talent attraction, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and separation.

Additionally, this role will oversee the administration of CCWA's volunteer program.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.6 FTE).

What you’ll be doing:

• Support recruitment and selection processes for employees and volunteers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for employees and volunteers.
• Undertake generalist HR duties including in the areas of work health & safety and learning & development.
• Maintenance of personnel files, assisting with audits, HR registers and databases.
• Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A relevant qualification in HR or working towards a HR qualification
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using database and online systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong administration and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders with confidentiality, professionalism and discretion
• A team-orientated, customer-focused approach to work
• Experience using HR software is desired
• 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

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications close 5pm Friday 5 October should be addressed to: People & Culture 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.

For more information about the role, the Position Description can be found on our Careers website.

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.