Marketing And Communications Officer

About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a future without cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

Are you a creative and organised marketing professional who wants your work to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a creative, proactive and detail-orientated Marketing & Communications Officer to help share our story, engage supporters and amplify our impact. Working closely with our marketing team, you’ll help bring powerful stories to life, deliver meaningful campaigns, and contribute to our vision of a cancer-free society.

In this role, you’ll help plan and deliver engaging campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels, making sure our message reaches the right people at the right time. You’ll support both internal and external communication and provide strong administrative support to help keep our marketing initiatives running smoothly.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full time, fixed term contract until  11 December 2026, with possibility of extension. If you’re passionate about storytelling, digital marketing and meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Schedule and monitor social media content
• Support internal and external communications
• Assist with marketing and communication campaigns
• Monitor email inboxes and manage unsubscribe requests  
• Help coordinate marketing campaigns and awareness initiatives
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications
• Track campaign performance and help report on marketing results
• Support ongoing improvement to marketing activities and outcomes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail, organisational and time management skills (resourceful, proactive, initiative) and the ability to meet competing and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 applications, and other databases
• Understanding of social media management (Highly desirable)
• Experience in delivering internal and external communication (Highly desirable)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• 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

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply” button without delay. 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 17 April at 5:00PM should be addressed to: Marketing and Communications 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.

For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact careers@cancerwa.asn.au.

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.

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 and vape- free working environment.