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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead our Engagement team to deliver our fundraising campaigns and events, engage with our supporters and community and drive our partnerships and sponsorship program. This role is responsible for increasing brand awareness, growing fundraising revenue, maximising community engagement and our supporter experience for Cancer Council WA.

We are looking for someone passionate about helping us paint Western Australia yellow as part of our leadership team for the Marketing and Fundraising division.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working collaboratively with the Director of Marketing & Fundraising to develop fundraising, engagement and partnership strategies.
• Leading the Engagement Team to deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns and events and community engagement to grow revenue.
• Working on Australia’s leading fundraising and marketing campaigns and events such as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day and Relay for Life.
• Leading our community engagement program with a wide range of audiences across fundraisers, community groups, workplaces, schools throughout metropolitan and regional Western Australia
• Managing the development and implementation of our corporate partnerships and sponsorship program.
• Contributing to national fundraising and partnership strategies in collaboration with Cancer Council marketing and fundraising colleagues across Australia
• Building and managing relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Managing marketing and fundraising budgets to deliver revenue targets and manage efficient expenditure
• Providing leadership and support to develop a high performing Engagement team

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Ten years of experience in delivering successful marketing and engagement strategies across a wider range of audiences
• Ten years of experience in leading teams to deliver multiple projects with competing deadlines across events, marketing campaigns, sponsorship and relationship management
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development across corporate, community and media sectors
• Demonstrated experience in campaign management and delivery across multiple marketing channels including digital and social media.
• Demonstrated experience working with competitive revenue targets and reporting
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• High level organisational skills and ability to work under pressure managing several tasks with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong desire to make a difference and strong connection to the WA community
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and / or significant (10+ years) successful on the job experience in relevant positions
• Intermediate computer and keyboard skills – Microsoft Office Suite and other databases
• 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 13 January should be addressed to: Marketing & Fundraising Director

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.