About Us

For over 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 lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support 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 lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing people who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

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 a Corporate Engagement Advisor, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting CCQ’s corporate engagement initiatives. This is a dynamic role where you’ll lead the charge in connecting with corporate partners, corporate supporters and their workforces across campaigns, events, and sponsorships to drive engagement, support, and awareness for the life-changing work of CCQ. You’ll be a trusted conduit between the business sector and our mission, creating lasting relationships with key corporate supporters and expanding CCQ’s impact across Queensland.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Corporate Engagement: Act as the key liaison for CCQ, working with businesses across Queensland to foster strategic relationships through community initiatives and corporate partnerships.
• Lead Generation: Identify lead opportunities for corporate partnerships and engagement, enhancing CCQ’s visibility and influence through targeted campaigns and events.
• Campaign & Event Engagement: Collaborate across teams to plan and deliver high-impact initiatives that generate lead opportunities and engage the corporate sector in supporting CCQ’s mission.
• Ongoing Stewardship: Provide exceptional, responsive service to corporate partners, ensuring they feel valued and are actively engaged with CCQ’s research, prevention, and support programs.

Why Join Us?

At CCQ, you’ll be part of a vibrant and passionate team dedicated to leading Queenslanders in the fight against cancer. This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hrs/week) where your work will directly contribute to:

• Research: Help fund life-saving cancer research, like the award-winning Cancer Atlas, which tracks cancer patterns to inform care across Queensland.
• Prevention: Support initiatives that reduce cancer risk, including shade programs that provide protection against harmful UV rays for Queensland's children.
• Support Services: Ensure Queenslanders going through cancer can access critical services like counselling, transport to treatment, accommodation, wigs, and turbans – all provided free of charge to those in need.

What You Bring:

• Experience: Relevant experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, or community engagement is essential, preferably within the not-for-profit sector.
• Passion for Impact: A commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer.
• Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

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 (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Corporate social events
• Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
• Cancer Council Retail shop discount

How to apply

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:

People and Culture 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 being inclusive, 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, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes. Therefore, in submitting an application for this role, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions in our Privacy Collection Statement: www.cancerqld.blob.core.windows.net/content/docs/EmployeePrivacyCollectionStatement.pdf.