At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Fixed Term, Full-Time Role – 80 Hours per Fortnight (Parental Leave Cover)

About the Team

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation is the fundraising arm of Peter Mac. While our internationally recognised cancer researchers have great success securing competitive project grants, these grants rarely fund new innovative projects or the state-of-the-art technologies and resources needed to undertake these research projects. Funds raised by the Foundation give some of the brightest minds in cancer research the specialised technologies they need to make important new discoveries.

About the Role

The Communications Coordinator plays an important role in bringing the impact of Peter Mac’s world-leading cancer research, treatment and patient care to life through compelling and meaningful storytelling. Working across a variety of fundraising programs, you will help connect our generous community of supporters with the difference their contributions make for patients, families and cancer research.

As part of the Brand, Communications and Digital team, you will create high-quality communications that inspire prospective and existing supporters to engage, give and stay connected to our mission. Through clear messaging, consistent branding and audience-focused content, you will help ensure every communication reflects the values, impact and vision of Peter Mac.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Foundation and broader Peter Mac teams, you will provide strategic communications support that strengthens supporter relationships, enhances the Peter Mac brand and contributes to fundraising success. You will proactively identify opportunities to innovate and improve content across a range of channels, ensuring our stories resonate with diverse audiences and showcase the impact of philanthropic support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating engaging and impactful content across a range of channels and audiences to inspire support and fundraising.
• Providing communications support and advice to fundraising programs and campaigns.
• Developing compelling donor, campaign and organisational storytelling that connects supporters with the impact of their giving.
• Ensuring consistent messaging and brand application across all communications materials.
• Managing and maintaining the Foundation’s communications assets and resources.
• Supporting the ongoing development and stewardship of the Peter Mac Cancer Foundation brand.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality communications that build awareness, engagement and support for the Foundation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and collaborative communicator who is passionate about storytelling and wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.

Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025, $74,448.40 per annum to $85,000.00 per annum, depending on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 11:59pm on the closing date.

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. Examples of work to support your application are welcome.

For further information about this opportunity, please review the position profile below or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Laura Dhondy, Communications Manager

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Coordinator - Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs

For further information about this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.