Our Mission

Reducing the burden of cancer. Cancer Council raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research, patient care, prevention and early detection. We are dynamic, outcome-focused and responsive to community needs, committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence in all activities. All employees and volunteers from CCQ, through their work, are actively involved in cancer control.

About the role

Use your skills in Public Relations and Social Media to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders. Working in a close knit and collaborative team, you will be responsible for providing leadership to Cancer Council’s public relations and social media portfolio to achieve organisational goals and deliver on strategic objectives.

This role is a Permanent, Full-time role.

About you

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of experience in a media, PR or journalism environment and two years in the use of social media platforms in a professional environment.
• Well-developed skills and experience managing media events.
• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications or PR.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and spoken, including the ability to write accurate and attention-grabbing media releases and social media content.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate teams and individuals.
• Demonstrated experience in media and PR campaign strategy development and implementation.
• Highly developed time management skills in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Proven ability to use initiative to highlight and promote the aims of Cancer Council Queensland.
• Computer literacy with MS Office Suite and Adobe Suite of products.
• Extensive understanding of and exposure to issues relating to public affairs.
• Extensive and proven experience in independent research and working in or with the media.
• Experience with photography is desirable but not essential.

Your Leadership Contribution

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland is a growing community-based organisation offering employees flexible work arrangements, salary packaging opportunities, and a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

Applications including a current resume and cover letter, and should be addressed to:

Senior Manager Marketing and Communications
Cancer Council Queensland

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate.

Cancer Council Queensland will contribute to equality and reconciliation by encouraging applications and inquiries for employment opportunities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.