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

Our Campaigns and Events Team delivers National and State Peer to Peer Campaigns, Third Party Beneficiaries, Fundraising Events, Community Fundraising and Community Engagement across Queensland.

In this position, you will have responsibility for delivery of fundraising campaigns such as Ponytail Chop, developing and implementing fundraising tactics, and leading internal stakeholders and working groups to ensure fundraising targets are met.

This role is a Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring

- Significant experience in a similar role in a charitable organisation
- Qualifications such as Certificate in Fundraising or CFRE are very highly regarded
- Ability to positively lead, motivate and encourage teams, supporters, and volunteers, adopting a highly agile, problem-solving attitude
- Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to easily build relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 from Home/in office 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

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.

Applications close Monday, 7 September 2026, however 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.

📌 Senior Coordinator, Fundraising Events (Brisbane)
🏢 Cancer Council Queensland
📍 Brisbane