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- Tertiary qualification in social services or a related field.
- At least 2 years’ recent volunteer management experience, including recruiting, training, supervising and supporting volunteers.
- Robust planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.

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Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • Coordinator

Description

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.

About the Role

Are you highly organised, passionate about bringing people together and motivated by making a difference?

As our Volunteer Engagement & Quality Coordinator, you’ll build on the strong foundations to strengthen and grow Cancer Council WA’s volunteer program. You’ll champion volunteering by attracting, welcoming and supporting volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, connected and equipped to make a difference.

You’ll also bring a flexible, creative and resourceful approach to the role, making the most of available resources, recognising opportunities and finding new ways to strengthen the program.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you’ll work closely with team members to support effective volunteer recruitment, contribute to the development of volunteer training, and ensure volunteers receive the ongoing support they need to thrive.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.6 FTE – 22.5 Hours per week).

What you’ll be doing:

- Building strong relationships and championing the value of volunteering across CCWA.
- Collaborate across divisions to support Program Managers in effectively engaging and managing volunteers.
- Coordinating volunteer recruitment and onboarding.
- Creating a positive,



inclusive and rewarding volunteer experience.
- Contributing to volunteer training and development.
- Coordinate internal volunteer events and recognise key volunteer milestones.
- Overseeing volunteer management systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and strengthening processes.
- Coordinating volunteer schedules and activities to support program needs.
- Prepare and maintain accurate reports to support volunteer management and program delivery.
- Promoting best practice and ensuring volunteer programs align with relevant 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 a related field, together with at least 2 years’ recent experience in volunteer management.
- Experience in recruiting, selecting, training, supervising and supporting volunteers.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
- An understanding of the support and information needs of volunteers.
- Understanding of recruitment and volunteer management systems, such as Better Impact. (desirable)
- Experience working within a not-for-profit or community organisation (desirable).
- Strong computer skills, including experience with databases and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A sound understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements as they relate to volunteers.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
- Positive and 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 on Friday 4 December 2026 and should be addressed to: People & Culture 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.

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