AddressAbout 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 employees 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
This role will provide effective and efficient administrative support and team coordination to the Campaigns & Events team. This role will actively support and contribute to the team objectives, and Cancer Council Queensland’s Navigating Cancer Together Strategy.
This role is a temporary contract of approximately four months, working 37.5 hours per week.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience in administration, and enjoy working in a fast paced, fluid environment, supporting coordination of our fundraising campaigns & managing donor and support requests, to achieve our revenue & engagement targets.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential Skills:
- Certificate III or IV in Office Administration (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office 365, Customer Relationship Management systems, project management systems, P&L trackers, and data analysis systems (such as PowerBI)
- Results-driven but people-focused
- Demonstrated sound experience in the provision of administrative support services and data entry
- Demonstrated experience in financial administrative procedures, including accounts payable
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems/programs
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, organisation and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders
- Utilise your professionalism, confidentiality and finely-honed customer service skills when providing support to our customers
- Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience in a Not for Profit/Charity and/or fundraising
- Experience supporting a sales or revenue generation team
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.
Meet Our People
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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.
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: https://cancerqld.blob.core.windows.net/content/docs/EmployeePrivacyCollectionStatement.pdf
