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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Great Southern Hub team in Albany as a Centre Support Coordinator, supporting people affected by cancer while staying closely connected with our head office team.

In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Great Southern Hub cancer support centre, ensuring safe, effective program delivery and a welcoming, supportive environment for clients, volunteers and visitors. Working collaboratively with local staff and head office colleagues, you will oversee centre operations in line with best-practice guidelines, quality standards, policies and procedures.

This regional role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community while being supported by a connected, organisation-wide team. Join us as we work towards our vision of a cancer-free future.

Based in the Albany region, this is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week) with flexible scheduling, including the option to spread hours of work across several days if necessary.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and delivery of the centre’s strategic and operational plans in line with organisational purpose.

• Evaluate, report on, and continuously improve centre programs and activities.

• Coordinate accommodation, wellbeing and other client programs to ensure productive bookings and service delivery.

• Review and update centre policies and procedures to support continuous improvement.

• Recruit, train, coordinate, and support volunteers in partnership with the People and Culture team.

• Represent the centre within the community, building awareness through events, local media, and partnerships.





• Act as a first point of contact for clients, ensuring timely referral to Cancer Support Service Coordinator and support services.

• Coordinate the wellbeing program, including client engagement, bookings, and volunteer support.

• Respond to general enquiries and liaise with clients, families, service providers, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant experience in coordinating the delivery of human services or community centre coordination

• High level administrative skills, including basic record keeping and bookkeeping

• Experience coordinating contractors, personnel and visitors in a busy environment

• A tertiary qualification in health, community/social services or management (Desirable)

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

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

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

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in the areas of negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and written report writing expertise

• Experience of working within the context of a not-for-profit organisation. (Desirable)

• Ability to respond appropriately to the needs of people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly those experiencing hardship through cancer

• Ability to work autonomously

• Experience working with volunteers

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA

• Have a 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.

• Access to Fitness Passport, giving you affordable entry to gyms and fitness facilities to support your health and wellbeing.

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 Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 5PM and should be addressed to the: 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.

For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact [email protected].

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.

📌 Support Centre Coordinator – Albany
🏢 Cancer Council WA
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