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

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for providing administration and operational support to the Marketing and Communications Team, including campaign and program marketing and communications support.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time 1.0FTE, fixed term until 30 June 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting in scheduling and monitoring the Cancer Council WA social media channels
• Providing internal and external communications support.
• Supporting marketing and communications activities and campaigns as required
• Tracking and reporting on campaigns and marketing activities
• Monitoring and administering several email inboxes, ensuring responses to enquires are provided within set timeframes
• Assisting with budget and bank reconciliation
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in multifaceted administrative support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level organisational skills and ability to work under pressure with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience in social media management
• Experience in delivering internal and external communications
• Intermediate computer and keyboard skills – Microsoft Office Suite and other databases
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• 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 and Communications 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.