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

Working within the Supportive Care division, this position is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the Statewide Support Services team, ensuring effective, efficient and safe service provision.

You will support the Cancer Support Services Manager in developing and implementing operational plans, program reviews, and improvement, as well as potential new programs and services to meet the needs of people impacted by cancer.

Based in Subiaco, the position is part-time (0.7 FTE).

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating services and programs in accordance with Cancer Council WA’s vision, purpose, values and strategic objectives.
• Supervising the workflow of the Statewide Support Services team.
• Assisting the Cancer Support Services Manager to undertake and organise development of staff to ensure that all staff are adequately trained.
• Building strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing and producing accurate and concise reports in a timely fashion at the request of the Cancer Support Services Manager.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in health or health-related field (desirable)
• Ability to provide leadership within a multi-disciplinary team framework
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and report writing.
• High level relationship management skills
• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills
• High level organisation skills and ability to work under pressure with demonstrated ability to lead and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff (desirable)
• 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 10 January should be addressed to: Cancer Support Services 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.

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.