Communications Officer

About us

Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, Cancer Council Australia works with its member states to undertake and fund cancer research, prevent and control cancer and provide information to support people affected by cancer.

Our mission is to lead a cohesive approach to reduce the impact of cancer. At Cancer Council Australia, we have an enviable reputation for our commitment to Cancer research, and our values Compassion, Collaboration, Trust, Innovation and Excellence guide everything we do.

If you are looking for a role with purpose, where you can make a meaningful difference then Cancer Council Australia is just the place! We value diversity and offer a wide range of benefits including;

• Great salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and being part of a collaborative and inclusive team
• 20% discount at CCA retail outlets

Our Culture

At Cancer Council Australia, we embrace diversity, celebrate differences and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.

About the role

The Communications Officer sits within the National Communications team in the Cancer Control Campaigns and Communications division providing support on national communications and large scale earned media and influencer campaigns. The role delivers earned media and communications and influencer marketing activity, underpinning our efforts to effectively communicate Cancer Council priorities and build Cancer Council Australia’s public profile. The Communications Officer will demonstrate strong writing skills, social media fluency and a passion for purpose-led storytelling, shaping the way people understand and talk about cancer, and contributing to national behaviour change campaigns.

Essentials:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in communications or media relations in either an in-house or agency environment.
• Passion for public relations, media relations and influencer marketing.
• Interest in accurately communicating about health issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with social media creators, influencers or ambassadors.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent judgement and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent new sense and understanding of Australian media
• High computer literacy, including experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation programs.

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Experience delivering media relations or influencer activity for behaviour change or social marketing campaigns.
• Understanding of and commitment to the not-for-profit sector.