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

As the SunSmart Education Coordinator, you will work with schools and education & care services and be responsible for the planning, implementation, administration and review of the National SunSmart Schools and National SunSmart Services skin cancer prevention programs in Western Australia.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating skin cancer prevention projects targeting children in education settings
• Administering the National SunSmart Schools and National SunSmart Services Program in Western Australia, including maintaining quality standards, record-keeping, promotion, research, and evaluation
• Maintaining program budget, reporting and documentation
• Managing stakeholders and representing Cancer Council WA on committees and working parties
• Collaborating with other staff to plan and implement professional learning for stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to other skin cancer prevention activities as part of the SunSmart team

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in health promotion, education or related field
• Experience working within the education sector in Western Australia
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Knowledge of cancer control issues
• High level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft suite, databases and experience with websites
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and resource development
• A proven ability to attend to fine details in program planning, delivery and evaluation
• 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.

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.

For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact [email protected] using the subject line: SunSmart Education Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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.