Clear The Air Community Engagement Coordinator

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.

The role

As the Clear the Air Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of capacity-building activities to support health, community service, sporting, and youth support professionals to address e-cigarette use (vaping) in children and young people in Western Australia.

Reporting to the Make Smoking History Manager, you will also be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Senior Coordinator to make training and professional development available to health, community service, sporting, and youth support professionals on e-cigarette use (vaping) prevention and cessation in young people in WA.
• Adapting or promoting current resources and/or developing new tailored resources to support professionals working with young people to address e-cigarette use (vaping).
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with program funders and partners.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at appropriate meetings, seminars, and other events.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time, 12 month contract (part-time negotiable).

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in health, community services, youth services and/or addiction and/or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in health and/or the community and social services sector.
• Experience in developing and delivering training/education.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including public speaking and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritise deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace

What Cancer Council WA can offer you:

• 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

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 25th June and should be addressed to: Make Smoking History 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.