Brand Project Manager, National Cancer Navigation Service

9 Month Parental Leave Cover with possibility of extension

Join Australia’s leading cancer charity and help us shape the future of cancer care!

About Cancer Council Australia

Cancer Council Australia is the nation’s leading non-government cancer control organisation, focused on reducing the impact of cancer through research, prevention, and support. We work alongside the community, health professionals, and government to provide trusted information and services to those affected by cancer. With a mission to save lives and create a cancer free future, Cancer Council offers a purpose-driven workplace where everyone can make a meaningful difference to help improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

About the role

The Cancer Navigation Service is a key component of the Australian Government’s Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP). This national initiative is enhancing and expanding Cancer Council’s existing information and support services to provide more timely, equitable, and culturally safe access to information, navigation, and support for anyone impacted by cancer. The project aims to integrate, strengthen, and digitalise navigation pathways, offering new ways for people to connect with support that best meets their needs now and into the future.

We are seeking an experienced Brand Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new brand identity that reflects the expanded scope and ambition of the Cancer Navigation Service. Sitting within the Cancer Control Campaigns & Communications Division. This is a high-profile role responsible for managing a complex, multi-stakeholder branding project in a federated environment.

Working closely with the Senior Brand Manager and various governance committees , you will ensure brand deliverables are achieved on time, within budget and to a high standard, while effectively managing risk and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead stakeholder engagement for the development of a new national brand identity
• Consult widely across the Cancer Council federation, Cancer control sector, Healthcare workers and priority audiences
• Build strong, trusted relationships to drive alignment, consensus and timely decision-making
• Manage creative, media and specialist agency contracts and supplier performance
• Oversee a multi-million-dollar brand development budget and timeline
• Coordinate creative production, ensuring assets are delivered to brief, on time and within budget
• Lead and contribute to third-party briefs and agency engagement
• Provide clear leadership to project contributors, setting expectations and ensuring accountability
• Coordinate meetings, reporting, presentations and stakeholder communications
• Lead strategic reporting of brand campaign activity
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes across the project lifecycle.

About you

You are a seasoned Brand or Marketing Project Manager with strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable working in complex environments, juggling competing priorities and delivering high-impact work to tight timelines.

You bring:

• Extensive experience in project management within a Marketing or Communications environment
• Proven ability to manage external agencies and suppliers
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leaders and executive groups
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, timely and strategic updates
• Strong project leadership and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Experience managing complex budgets and delivery schedules
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Monday.com and Asana
• Experience creating stakeholder presentations.

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience in Public health, Cancer control or Government funded programs
• Experience working in federated or multi-agency environments
• Exposure to priority audience communications, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Commitment to purpose-driven work and social impact.

Our Culture

We embrace diversity, celebrate differences and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. 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, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.

Why work with us?

At Cancer Council Australia, you don’t just join a team, you join a movement. As a non-profit organisation, our mission is to prevent cancer, empower patients, and save lives. You’ll benefit from:

• Salary sacrificing options, maximising your take home pay through generous salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and being part of a collaborative and inclusive team
• Personal and professional development, with great opportunities to grow your skills.