We save & change lives. At Children’s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life but eradicate the cause of their pain.

As the only independent Medical Research institute in Australia focused on childhood cancer, our purpose is to translate and discover (through world class research), new treatments that will cure cancer and reduce the side effects in children and adolescents.

Choose to be part of a team that will nurture your talent, so you too can contribute to this purpose. Together, we can and we will cure all children of cancer. It’s not if. It’s when.

The Marketing Services Co-ordinator will work with our Marketing Services Team, Brand, Communications and Digital Team, Customers & Supporters Team, Data & Supporter Insights team and other codesign stakeholders to develop and implement event and marketing activity by strengthening our brand, growing our supporter base, and increasing lifetime value from event participants.

This role is integral in delivering and supporting marketing campaigns as well as signature events like Diamond Ball alongside other exciting events led by a passionate Marketing and Fundraising team. You will report to a dynamic Events Lead who is focused on growth and customer best in-class experience. This role is for a 12 month fixed term maternity leave cover.

As our Marketing Services Co-ordinator your purpose will be to:

• Provide support for our signature events, Diamond Ball, CEO Dare to Cure, Internal Institute Events, Community Events, Symposiums, Gala Dinners, Cocktail events.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of event key success indicators including participant statistics, marketing and website statistics, gross revenue, expenditure etc
• Support the team by sharing mutually beneficial information, participating and volunteering at other Institute fundraising events, actively participating in the team meetings where possible
• Coach and manage any event interns or volunteers to develop their capabilities and encourage their success
• Actively contributing to the annual Marketing and Events strategic plan and assisting in meeting the overall corporate objectives of the Marketing and Fundraising Team
• Be responsible for managing the relationship of agreed key supporters, event sponsors and suppliers
• Oversee the delivery of donated goods and services within the Events team maximising any opportunity for pro bono support and goods for auction prizes and events

To succeed you will have:

• Experience managing resources, juggling multiple projects, responsibilities and deadlines whilst reporting directly to senior/executive level staff.
• An understanding of budget management
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills including ability to relate with all types of donors and make them feel valued and appreciated
• Experience utilising project management tools and process and be data driven with strong analytical and reporting skills
• The ability to work independently and in conjunction with the Events Lead and the Marketing Services Lead

We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to:  

• Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program – true flexibility from day 1
• Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
• Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.

A detailed job description and additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/careers-study . We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Working at Children's Cancer Institute

All staff at Children's Cancer Institute share a passion for our purpose – whether they work in research, fundraising or finance. We provide the best possible environment for our staff to develop and thrive with state-of-the-art facilities and our unwavering goal to put an end to childhood cancer.

For more information on working with us, please contact our HR Team by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing Services Co-ordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' and forward both your resume AND cover letter (mandatory) clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required.