Regional Cancer Prevention Coordinator - Karratha

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

Ready to make a real impact in Regional WA? Join our Regional Education team as a Regional Cancer Prevention Coordinator based in the Pilbara and help guide meaningful change in cancer prevention and early detection.

In this dynamic, community-focused role, you’ll build strong local partnerships, deliver engaging education sessions, and hold cancer information events that really make an impact. You’ll help raise awareness and expand access to vital tools, resources, and trusted information, empowering people and communities to take informed, confident action.

Work alongside leaders in cancer prevention and help reduce the incidence and impact of cancer across the Pilbara. If you are ready to make a difference where it matters most, we want to hear from you!

Based in Karratha, this position is available in a full time (1.0FTE) or part time (minimum 0.6FTE) capacity and entails travel within the Pilbara region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promoting and providing information on cancer prevention and early detection strategies in the community

• Coordinating professional and public education events on cancer in the Pilbara region

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the local media, primary care professionals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs), local governments, workplaces and community organisations in your region

• Being the spokesperson for Cancer Council WA in the Pilbara region

• Identifying resources and partnerships to support our relevant projects and initiatives

• Providing monthly reporting on activities carried out over your region

• Attending and participating in Regional Education team meetings as required

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in the health area (eg. health promotion,), including recent health promotion graduates, or 2+ years’ experience in a community development role

• Knowledge of regional health services and issues

• Knowledge of cancer control issues is desirable

• Experience working with the media is desirable

• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and report writing

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite

• Current Police Clearance

• Current West Australian Driver’s Licence

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA

• Have a positive approach to the workplace

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• A collaborative and supportive team culture

• Get a total of 5 weeks of paid annual leave, this is an additional week on top of the standard entitlement!

• Receive an Above 26th Parallel Allowance every fortnight in addition to your salary

• Additional Remote Area Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card

• Subsidised SIM cards or work mobile packages available as part of your benefits

• Access to 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

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 27 March 2026 at 5:00PM and should be addressed to Regional Education 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, please email 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 free working environment.