About us

We’re Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support. Our vision is a future where no man dies of prostate cancer, and Australian men and their families get the support they need.

Our focus is to:

• Be Australia’s leading charity fund for Australian-based prostate cancer research.
• Protect the health of existing and future generations of men in Australia.
• Improve quality of life for Australian men with prostate cancer and their families.

Role purpose

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is looking for motivated Community Engagement Managers based in Perth to play a leading role at a local level in promoting prostate cancer awareness in the community and involving community members in the work of PCFA.

This full-time role works dynamically with PCFA’s Marketing & Engagement team, in close alignment with the Fundraising team. This includes the development and implementation of local-level fundraising activities and promotional opportunities, collaborating with volunteers, supporters, Network members, community groups, and workplaces.

This role is a full-time, three-year contract. If you’re looking for a rewarding role that will positively impact men and families impacted by prostate cancer, apply today.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Support awareness and fundraising activities at the local level, both by proactively identifying opportunities for engagement, responding to community requests and attending events on behalf of PCFA.
• Manage local activity for PCFA campaigns such as The Long Run, Dry July and The Sit-Up Challenge, organising launch events and arranging photos and stories for media use.
• Build and leverage community and corporate relationships, securing new sponsorship and grant opportunities.
• Develop a local supporter engagement and appreciation strategy.

• Strengthen collaborations with Support Groups to promote their participation in PCFA-led awareness and events.
• Manage thank-you activity to ensure PCFA supporters feel valued.
• Manage all aspects concerning the administration of community engagement, such as logistics, event planning, and supplier liaison.
• Support PCFA’s Marketing & Engagement and Fundraising teams to deliver on the mission, as appropriate, including representing PCFA at events and attending speaking opportunities. This may include some out-of-hours and weekend work.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the local office, when required.

About you

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in business or marketing, with specialisation in areas such as events, marketing or media, matched by career experience.

Skills and Experience

• Three to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in a non-profit organisation.
• Experience in event management.
• Good general business knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM databases and applications.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.

What we offer

• Supportive working environment.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible work from home / office arrangements.
• NFP salary packaging.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any queries about the role before you apply, please reach out to Head of Marketing & Community Engagement, Laura McKoy on [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs and we’ll be in touch.