Volunteer Coordinator

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

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our volunteer program at Cancer Council WA (CCWA).

This role is a wonderful opportunity to champion volunteering at CCWA — inspiring, attracting, and welcoming new volunteers, while providing the support, training, and encouragement they need to thrive. You'll play a key role in developing resources and policies, and ensuring our program reflects the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement, creating a rewarding and meaningful experience for all.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.6 FTE).

What you'll be doing:

You'll be the driving force behind an engaging and successful volunteer program by:

• Building strong relationships and raising the profile of volunteering.

• Supporting program managers and coordinators with their volunteer programs

• Recruiting, welcoming, and onboarding new volunteers.

• Creating a positive, connected, and rewarding volunteer experience.

• Providing training, development, and ongoing support.

• Coordinating schedules and activities to meet program goals.

• Keeping accurate records and managing program resources.

• Ensuring programs meet best practice and National Standards.

• Representing CCWA at events and sharing our volunteering story.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in social services or related field and 2+ years recent experience in Volunteer management

• An ability to select, train, supervise and support volunteers within a community setting

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to work well with people from diverse cultures

• High level planning, organisational skills and an ability to prioritise a diverse workload

• Demonstrated understanding of the support and information needs of people affected by cancer, their carers and their families (desirable)

• Experience of working within the context of a not-for-profit community organisation (desirable)

• Highly developed computer skills, including previous experience with databases and Microsoft suite

• An ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively

• An ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity

• A sound understanding of WHS issues as they related to volunteers

• 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 05 September and addressed to: Supportive Care Director

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

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.