Supporter Operations Officer

About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council WA, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. Because tackling cancer takes all of us, 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. It’s all of us against cancer.

The Role

Cancer Council WA have a new opportunity for a Supporter Operations Officer to join our Engagement team. In this exciting role, you will assist with the delivery of the events calendar across the Marketing and Fundraising Division.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.8 FTE).

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing exceptional event coordination for all Marketing and Fundraising, as an engagement tool for our supporters.
• Providing administrative, logistic and operational support for the planning and implementation of campaigns.
• Identifying efficiencies such as time and cost saving, as well as growth opportunities, within the existing events calendar.
• Delivering high level administrative support to the Supporter Operations Coordinator.
• Coordinating third-party suppliers, merchandise, event branding and vendors.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at appropriate meetings, seminars and other events.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience in event coordination, or equivalent multifaceted event administrative support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level organisational skills and ability to work under pressure with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computer and keyboard skills – Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and database systems experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised to achieve deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
• Positive approach to the workplace.
• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Events or similar will be well regarded.

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

To apply for this opportunity, please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications close Friday 3 May and should be addressed to:

Supporter Engagement Manager, Cancer Council Western Australia

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

Please note: We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

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 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.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.