Publishing Editor

Cancer Council NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

WFH/office balance

Private health discounts

Best Workplace recognition

Job summary

Cancer Council NSW is seeking a Publishing Editor to research, write, edit and proofread up-to-date, evidence-based information for people affected by cancer. The role involves producing online and printed resources and collaborating with designers to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

The position is a fixed-term contract until October 2027, part-time four days per week, based at CCNSW in Sydney. You will contribute to multimodal formats and engage with diverse stakeholders to support informed

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in professional writing or editing, and/or extensive relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in writing, editing and proofreading health information for consumers.
• Experience in writing for web and other digital channels.
• Knowledge of print design and layout principles, and/or experience working with designers and illustrators.
• Knowledge of CMS (WordPress and/or Optimizely) or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Revise, update and edit content for the Understanding Cancer series and other consumer information resources.
• Research, write content and collaborate with designers to develop new information resources, including Easy Read formats.
• Contribute to multimodal formats such as podcasts and videos.
• Consult with consumers, health professionals and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Follow governance processes and secure approvals for all stages of projects.
• Provide feedback, subediting or proofreading support to team members.
• Adhere to in-house style guides and update processes as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and milestones are met.
• Assist in evaluating information resources.

Skills

Editing

Web writing

Content research

Proofreading

SEO/UX

InDesign

WordPress

Optimizely

Stakeholder management

Education

Writing/editing degree

Tools

InDesign

WordPress

Optimizely

Job description

About us

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

At CCNSW we understand that nothing feels better than doing work you really care about. As Australia’s leading organisation supporting all people impacted by all cancers, we understand how good it feels to make a difference. We know that almost 1 in 2 Australians are affected by cancer during their lifetime. By joining the passionate team at CCNSW, you’ll know that each day the work you’re doing will positively impact people in your life and Australia.

About the team

The role is based at Cancer Council NSW, within the Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS) Division. CISS aims to empower and support people affected by cancer, so that no one needs to face cancer alone. This division assists people as they navigate cancer, easing their emotional and practical burdens and helping them make informed decisions.

As part of the Commonwealth-funded Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP), Cancer Council will deliver a national cancer navigation service, expanding our existing cancer information and support service (13 11 20) to include new digital navigation and support offerings. During the implementation phase of the program, Cancer Council will expand the Cancer Information team to enable the provision of new and existing information resources, including tailored resources developed with priority populations and new multimodal content.

About the role:

The role of Publishing Editor works to ensure that people affected by cancer have access to up-to-date, credible, evidence-based information. This role researches, reviews, writes, edits and proofreads online and printed information for people with cancer, their families and carers.

This is a fixed-term contract through to October 2027. This role is part-time at four days per week.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Revise, update and edit content for the Understanding Cancer series and other consumer information resources (online and print) in collaboration with designers and other team members
• Research, write content and collaborate with designers and other team members to develop new information resources for people affected by cancer, potentially including Easy Read resources, visual content, and tailored resources co-designed with priority populations
• Contribute as required to the development of information in multimodal formats, such as podcasts and videos
• Extensively consult and liaise with consumers, health professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that information is accurate, up to date, high quality, clear, accessible and inclusive
• Follow Cancer Council governance processes to ensure appropriate Cancer Council stakeholders and decision-makers are consulted in a timely manner, and required approvals are in place at all stages
• Provide support to other team members – for example, by providing feedback, subediting or proofreading their work
• Follow an in-house style guide and any required editorial, administrative and other processes and procedures, and contribute to keeping these up to date
• Ensure all allocated projects are completed within the scheduled timeframes, and project milestones are met
• Assist as required in any evaluation of information resources

About you

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in professional writing or editing, and/or extensive relevant experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in writing, editing and proofreading health information for consumers
• Demonstrated experience in researching complex medical information using a range of sources and translating it into plain English
• Experience in writing for web and other digital channels
• Knowledge of print design and layout principles, and/or experience working with designers and illustrators
• Knowledge of InDesign and content management systems (specifically WordPress and/or Optimizely), or demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and changing environment across multiple projects, while adhering to strict deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships with health professionals and consumers
• Experience co-designing or working with priority populations
• Understanding of SEO/GEO and UX principles
• Experience in producing audio and video resources
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit or community-based organisation or health industry
• Understanding of the needs of people affected by cancer

About the benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
• Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 and 2023 "Best Workplace" Award, as well as Xref "Best Workplace" in 2025.
• A balanced organisational approach to WFH and office
• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our 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 and other diverse groups.

Job ad closing: 22nd September 2026