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

Reporting to the Alcohol Programs Manager, as part of the Cancer Prevention and Research division, you will coordinate alcohol prevention policy and research projects at Cancer Council WA.

This position is open to a range of levels of experience. Graduates with relevant training are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity and may be considered at a Project Officer level.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.6 FTE) and fixed term until June 2027.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contributing to the progress of alcohol harm prevention policy, including monitoring the policy environment, maintaining an awareness of policy-relevant evidence, and writing policy-related documents (e.g. submissions, objections, reports, briefing notes, blogs).
• Providing support to local governments seeking to progress alcohol harm prevention initiatives.
• Undertaking policy-relevant research projects to inform and progress alcohol policy priorities.
• Preparing content for communications channels (e.g. e-newsletters, social media, web) to share updates about alcohol programs and extend public education campaign messages.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of activities and reporting in line with contractual arrangements with funders.
• Developing external stakeholder relationships to support collaboration.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at meetings, seminars and other events.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related field
• Experience in the development and delivery of public health research, programs and campaigns is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of state and national policy landscape for preventing harm from alcohol use
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and report writing
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of health research methods
• Knowledge of current local and national cancer control priorities is desired
• 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, the Position Description can be found below.

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.

With a Reflection RAP, and a commitment to “closing the gap” 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.