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 are seeking an experienced Project Officer to work within the Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) team to support the delivery of our Residential Aged Care Education in Palliative Care (RACEPC) program.

Based in Subiaco, this position is Part Time 0.8FTE, fixed term until 30 June 2025. There may be a requirement to work outside of regular business hours.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting to the PaSCE Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Proactively maintaining current awareness of the project activities and status.
• Preparing project status reports and maintaining logs and registers.
• Taking an active part in the project management process, by continuing to identify areas of grown and development.
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on project plans and timelines and reporting any issues to the PaSCE Manager.
• Checking project compliance with stakeholders and highlight any issues to the PaSCE Manager.
• Providing administrative support to the PaSCE team.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at appropriate meetings, seminars and other events.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience in project coordination
• Previous experience in office administration (desirable)
• Significant experience in coordinating programs including evaluation and development
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise, task-shift and be intuitive
• Experience working in a health environment (desirable)
• A tertiary qualification in a health-related profession (desirable)
• Knowledge or experience working in Palliative care (desirable)
• High proficiency in the use of software applications or Learning Management Systems
• Strong numeracy and data entry skills
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised autonomously or within a team environment
• 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 6 January should be addressed to: PaSCE 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.