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 Cancer Prevention & Research division, reporting to the Alcohol Programs Manager; you will be responsible for leading alcohol prevention initiatives at Cancer Council WA.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time, fixed term until January 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating all aspects associated with alcohol prevention policy, including monitoring the policy environment, maintaining an awareness of policy-relevant evidence, and writing policy-related documents (e.g. letters, submissions, briefing notes, blogs).
• Leading collaborative and innovative advocacy approaches with external stakeholders.
• Contributing to policy-relevant research projects to inform and progress alcohol policy priorities.
• Contributing to the delivery of impactful public education campaigns.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of activities and reporting in line with contractual arrangements with funders.
• Supporting the workflow of 1 - 2 team members.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at meetings, seminars or other events.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in health-related field
• 5 years’ experience in development and delivery of public health policy, programs or campaigns
• Knowledge and understanding of state and national policy landscape for preventing harm from alcohol use
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and writing (e.g. letters, submissions, briefing notes, blogs, reports)
• Experience in supervising staff and volunteers is desirable.
• 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, please view the Position Description.

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.