About Us

At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple – to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone. We’re here to provide support to everyone impacted by cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by living our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member.

About the role The Campaigns & Events team delivers national and State based Peer-to-Peer Campaigns, Third Party Beneficiaries, Fundraising events, Community Fundraising and Community Engagement Activities across Queensland.

This role will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Campaigns & Events team to assist with the delivery of our key campaigns throughout the year.

This role is a Fixed Term, Part-Time position (15 hours per week).

About you

We are looking for an experienced administration professional with great customer service skills, who is keen to apply that in a fast paced, fluid environment, supporting the coordination of our fundraising campaigns to achieve our revenue targets.

You will bring

- Experience working in administration and or fundraising environments (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office 365 or Customer Relationship Management systems, project management systems, P&L; trackers
- Demonstrated sound experience in the provision of administrative support services
- Experience in data entry
- Experience in financial administrative procedures, including accounts payable
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems/programs
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and groups




- Highly developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- A current driver license
- Prior work experience with volunteers or in a not-for-profit environment is highly regarded though not essential, as is experience supporting a sales or revenue generation team

Benefits Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Career development Allowance
- Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
- Cancer Council Shop discount

How to apply Applications should be addressed to:

People and Culture Team

Cancer Council Queensland

Please include the following documentation with your application:

- Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
- Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

*The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

Please be advised, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes.*

📌 Coordinator, Campaigns & Events (Brisbane)
🏢 Cancer Council Queensland
📍 Brisbane