About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council Western Australia, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. We work with our community to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, every minute, every hour, every day. We do this through advocacy, research, prevention programs, and providing support to people affected by cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our SunSmart team.

Working closely with the team, you will be responsible for driving SunSmart WA’s online presence with our target audiences and will include developing social media strategies, website copywriting/editing/uploading and analytics, providing support for skin cancer prevention mass media campaigns and more.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.8FTE), fixed-term until 30 June 2029.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and executing skin cancer prevention and early diagnosis communications and public relations plans.
• Establishing and maintaining SunSmart dedicated social media platforms, including producing and monitoring content for social media platforms.
• Overseeing our Generation SunSmart and MyUV websites.
• Analysing and reporting on digital analytics from our mass media campaigns.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in marketing, public relations, communications, health or other relevant field
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with web content management systems, social media and analytics
• Demonstrated success in writing for a range of channels and audiences and translating complex/technical concepts and issues into accessible and simple language.
• 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
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.

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.

Applications should be addressed to: SunSmart Manager.

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.

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.