About Us

For 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to reduce the burden of cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research, patient care, prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence. Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers support the cancer community with integrity, agility and a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to working towards our vision for a cancer-free future.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

About the role

As Coordinator, Systems and Support, you will work across the People (Employment and Volunteering) group to support strategies that attract and engage Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) employees and volunteers. In this role, you will develop and maintain existing human resource and volunteer management systems and databases, with the potential to implement new systems and projects.

You will understand data and provide in-depth reporting and data analysis on system usage to identify data-driven continuous improvement solutions. As a strong influencer, communicator and driver of change, you will work with the broader CCQ group to support the effective utilisation of systems by employees and volunteers to support CCQ activities.

This role is a Permanent/Part-Time position (30 hours per week).

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have a strong interest in human resources and volunteer management. Experience in workforce planning, volunteering management systems and a demonstrated aptitude for human resource information systems will be highly desirable.

Innovation is highly regarded along with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to respond to changing circumstances in a flexible and adaptable way, including being positively responsive to and able to influence change management, is of high importance.

Your innovative and planned approach will be complemented by data-driven decision-making. The ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects is critical for success in this role and demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite and the ongoing development of systems and databases is required.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated competence working within a quality framework and the ability to develop and implement procedures and operational documentation to a high standard.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating multiple/and or complex projects, preferably within the not-for-profit environment and an understanding of project management methodology.
• Experience working with, and maintaining, volunteer management systems and human resource information systems.
• Proven experience-enhancing data reporting and analysis to guide data-driven decision making.
• A demonstrated aptitude for IT systems and database development and maintenance.
• Proven skills in computer software applications and data, MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically and to plan ahead.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise in a flexible and adaptable way, including being positively responsive to change management.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders in a virtual working environment.
• A strong influencer, communicator and driver of change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
• An interest in human resources and volunteer management, ideally within a not for profit environment.
• Knowledge and proven experience in developing and implementing best practice volunteer strategy and theory.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

• Flexible work arrangements considered (Flexible Work Hours and hybrid Work from Home options may be considered for some roles)
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year.
• Annual Leave Loading– 17.50%.
• Recognition and Rewards Program.
• Professional Development Allowance.
• Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day).
• Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities.
• Cancer Council Retail shop discount.

Meet Our People

https://cancerqld.org.au/careers/meet-our-people/supporting-teams/ 

How to apply

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should submitted below.

People (Employment) Team

Cancer Council Queensland

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

In line with our value of belonging and focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

Please be advised CCQ has mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations from the 15th of December 2021 for all CCQ employees as per the ‘Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction’, issued by Queensland’s Chief Health Officer. To be considered for this role, you will need to provide visual evidence in the interview process, which shows you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.