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

Working within the Supportive Care division, reporting to the Cancer Support Services Manager; you will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Life Now programs, which includes mind and body courses such as exercise, yoga, mindfulness and meditation provided by Cancer Council WA (CCWA) to people affected by cancer.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.7 FTE).

What you’ll be doing

• Administrative activities to support the development and promotion of Life Now courses.
• Telephone and email communication with participants, facilitators, stakeholders.
• Assist the Life Now Coordinator(s) with ensuring successful delivery of the Life Now courses.
• Organising and processing of invoices for Life Now facilitator and venue fees as required.
• Data entry for Life Now expressions of interest, registrations, and course attendance.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Represent Cancer Council WA.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related profession (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work within a team to plan, implement, evaluate, and report on projects within allocated timeframes
• Ability to work independently demonstrating drive and initiative
• Well-developed c skills in the use of Microsoft suite products
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and working with confidential and sensitive information (desirable)
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute to continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload
• 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 Now” 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.

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 or the Position Description please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Life Now Program Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.