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 a health professional to join our Regional Education team. As the Regional Education Officer, you will initiate and promote cancer prevention and early detection strategies for the Kimberley region.

Based in Broome, this position is part-time (0.6FTE) and requires travel within the Kimberley region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promote and provide information on cancer prevention and early detection strategies in the community.
• Coordinate professional and public education events on cancer in your region.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the local media, allied health, local governments and community organisations in your region.
• Be the media spokesperson for Cancer Council WA in the Kimberley region.
• Identify resources and partnerships to support our relevant projects and initiatives.
• Provide monthly reporting on activities carried out over your region.
• Attend and participate in Regional Education Officers meetings as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in a health area (e.g., health promotion, health education, nursing) or a minimum of 2 years experience in a community development role
• Knowledge of regional health services and issues is desirable
• Knowledge of cancer control issues is desirable
• Experience working with the media is desirable
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and report writing
• A National Police Clearance (required if successful)
• Current West Australian Driver’s Licence
• 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 Thursday 23 January and should be addressed to: Regional Education 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.