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

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes and empowering professionals through education? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Education and Training Coordinator to support community-based smoking and vaping cessation initiatives and projects across Western Australia.

As part of a passionate, small and purpose driven team, you’ll play a key role designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based training programs that equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective smoking cessation support. While the program is already delivering strong outcomes, this is your opportunity to bring fresh thinking, drive innovation and further enhance its impact.

You’re a confident and engaging facilitator who thrives on building relationships, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and empowering others to create positive behaviour through education.

Based in Subiaco, this is a part-time contract position (0.8 FTE) until 30 June 2027, with the strong possibility of extension.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, best-practice education and training programs focused on smoking and vaping cessation care.
• Facilitate online training and professional development opportunities for health and community service professionals in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and coaching to team members and professionals.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training resources, programs, and educational materials to ensure they remain current, effective, and evidence based.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, Education, Psychology, or Allied Health.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar education, training, or health promotion role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering brief intervention programs and facilitating group-based education or training.
• Experience designing and implementing high-quality training and education packages for both face-to-face and online delivery.
• Practical knowledge of addiction theory, behavioural change models, smoking cessation practices, and evidence-based methodologies.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively as part of a professional team.
• Have a positive approach to the workplace.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.

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.
• Be part of a high-impact campaign changing the health landscape of WA.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to cancer prevention.
• Collaborate with a passionate, values-driven team committed to making a difference.
• Access to Fitness Passport, giving you affordable entry to gyms and fitness facilities to support your health and wellbeing.

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.

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.