Fundraising Events Assistant

**Introduction**:
Cancer Council SA’s vision is for a cancer-free future. To achieve this, we are committed to reducing the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians through best-practice prevention, research and support and this is a team effort.
We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years, and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of SA’s most trusted charity.
Together, we can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer.
**Description**:
About the Team
The Fundraising and Engagement area includes Cancer Council SA’s fundraising, communication, prevention and advocacy, marketing, and customer experience teams.
Fundraising and Engagement ensures a strategic and coordinated approach to our internal and external representation and enables the organisation to meet our objectives through strategy development, advocacy, brand positioning, fundraising and effective stakeholder relationships.
About the Role
The Fundraising Events Assistant role is responsible for supporting the Fundraising Events team predominantly through administrative assistance, front-line customer service and relationship management across some of South Australia's largest fundraising campaigns - Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Daffodil Day, The Longest Day, Marilyn Jetty Swim, Dry July and The March Charge.
**Key Accountabilities Include**:
Execute the day-to-day delivery of relationship management with event fundraisers and donors
Represent South Australia on national campaigns including Dry July and The March Charge
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, communications, digital, finance) and external stakeholders to plan, execute, and evaluate events.
Provide administrative assistance to all Cancer Council SA fundraising events
**Skills and Experiences**:
About You
Some experience in working with databases including an ability to read, interpret, segment and manipulate data
Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products including Excel.
Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong skills and experience in customer experience/service.
Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
Experience in managing overlapping tasks and priorities.
Qualifications in marketing, business development or communications highly regarded.
Current SA Driver’s license
The role is being offered as a permanent full-time role.
About the Benefits
Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP, online wellness program, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career
How to Apply
Applications close 10.00pm, Sunday 11 May 2025.
Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.