Community Engagement 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

Cancer Council WA is offering a unique opportunity for a Community Engagement Coordinator, specialising in Food and Alcohol policies, to join our Cancer Prevention & Research Division. Reporting to the Alcohol Program Manager, you will lead the coordination of community engagement strategies as part of our Increasing Healthy Eating and Preventing Harm from Alcohol initiatives.

This role is dynamic and fast paced where two days are never the same. You'll be out in the community, building meaningful connections and supporting people to act on the issues that matter, whether that's reducing junk food and alcohol advertising, standing up to unhealthy development proposals, or pushing for policies that make our neighborhoods healthier places to live, work, and play. We believe that lasting change starts from the ground up.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time and fixed-term until June 2027.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with communities to elevate their voices in public health advocacy, with a focus on promoting healthy eating and reducing alcohol-related harm.

• Identify and engage community advocates who align with our policy goals, supporting their involvement in public health campaigns.

• Develop practical resources, such as guides and training materials, to empower community members to act on food and alcohol policy issues.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and partner organisations that work directly with communities to improve health and wellbeing.

• Represent the organisation at community events, expositions, and networking opportunities to build visibility and foster connections.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field, community services, or a relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in community engagement, with a strong track record of designing and delivering effective strategies and initiatives.

• Experience in health promotion policy is highly desirable, particularly in the areas of obesity prevention and reducing alcohol-related harm.

• Proven ability to lead community engagement projects that achieve meaningful outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of public health issues, especially those relating to healthy eating and alcohol harm prevention, is an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Skilled in preparing high-quality written materials tailored to diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• 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're passionate about public health and community-led change, we'd love to hear from you, 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 Sunday 26 October 2025 should be addressed to: Alcohol 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

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.