Centre Support Coordinator – Albany

About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australias 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 were getting closer to a future without cancer. Its 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 youll be doing:

Support the development and delivery of the centres 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 efficient 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.

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 Friday 6 February 2026 at 4:00PM and should be addressed to:

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

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.