Regional Development Specialist

**Regional Development Specialist**

**About 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, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

We are seeking Brisbane based Regional Development Specialists who will be responsible for maximising fundraising opportunities, community engagement and raising awareness of Cancer Council Queensland’s mission within your region.

With support and oversight from the Statewide Development Manager, the Regional Development Specialist works to deliver key fundraising and engagement strategies.

This position is a critical frontline manager within the Growth & Impact Unit, experienced in fundraising, partnerships and/or relationship management to increase our impact statewide.

Tactically, you will contribute to growth strategies for your specific region and provide guidance, advice, and reporting to deliver on these strategies. The position is accountable to fundraising and engagement KPIs, engagement and commercial strategy development within your region, risk, quality and compliance, and stakeholder liaison both internally and externally.

This role is Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week).

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**
- Essential_
- A valid Australian Drivers' License (Open or Provisional - for motor vehicles)
- Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Commitment to providing effective support to peers
- Experience delivering and achieving targets
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Desirable_
- Experience in a similar role in a not-for-profit organisation in Australia
- Relevant higher education degree
- Demonstrated commitment to for purpose organisations

**Your Leadership Contribution**

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

**Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**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
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
- The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate._