Cancer Support Services Administration Assistant

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

Working within the Supportive Care division, reporting to the Cancer Support Services Manager; you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Cancer Support Services Team under the direction of the Cancer Support Services Manager.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.4 FTE).

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering high level administrative support to the Cancer Support Services team with a wide range of tasks such as event planning, correspondence, database, travel, and financial administration
• Information management, schedule and coordinate meetings, and document preparation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an administrative support role
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information
• Experience working on a reception/switchboard (desirable)
• Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• High level of verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong numeracy and data entry skills
• Proven ability to meet competing and tight deadlines
• 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 5pm 30 May should be addressed to: Cancer Support Services 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.

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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.