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
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Campaign Coordinator to support the LiveLighter public education campaign. This role is responsible for delivery of one of WA’s biggest government funded public education mass media campaigns.
As a Senior Campaign Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end planning, executing and optimisation of a major campaign delivered across mass media channels. Reporting to the Food and Movement Programs Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering campaign activities that support the community in adopting healthier behaviours by improving access to tools, resources, and information.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys generating creative ideas, leveraging data to uncover insights, and managing campaigns from start to finish. You’ll use these insights to shape the creative direction and continuously refine the campaign throughout its rollout, ensuring it delivers meaningful, measurable impact.
Based in Subiaco, this position is a full-time position covering parental leave from mid-June to 29 January 2027 with the strong possibility of extension.
What you’ll be doing:
⦁ Lead the planning, development, and delivery of a large-scale public health education campaign.
⦁ Oversee campaign execution and ensure campaign is delivered on time and within budget.
⦁ Supervise a cross-functional team in achieving campaign objectives and measuring success.
⦁ Strong communication skills and the ability to proactively engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders that encourage quality outcomes for the obesity prevention strategy.
⦁ Identify opportunities to enhance campaign reach, engagement, and support through strategic partnerships and community-based initiatives.
⦁ Represent Cancer Council WA at appropriate meetings, seminars and other events.
⦁ Provide reports on campaign activities and its tracking progress, as requested.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
⦁ A tertiary qualification in marketing or health related discipline
⦁ At least 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
⦁ Proven experience in leading multi-channelled marketing or public education campaigns.
⦁ Excellent project management skills paired with strong strategic thinking to effectively align messaging with insights.
⦁ Confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement and ability to influence others to achieve beneficial outcomes.
⦁ High level of attention to detail, organisational and time management skills (resourceful, proactive, initiative) and the ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines.
⦁ Passionate about improving community health outcomes.
⦁ Knowledge or understanding of obesity prevention/healthy eating issues is highly desirable.
⦁ Experience working in a public health/health promotion environment.
⦁ 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 22 May 2026 and should be addressed to: Food and Movement Programs 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.
