Senior Program Coordinator

Cancer Council WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity. We are seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to lead the Make Smoking History team in planning, delivery and evaluation of a state-wide vaping prevention program.

Based in Subiaco, the fixed-term role runs until mid-2027 with potential extension. You will manage budgets, foster partnerships across youth, health, education and government sectors, and drive evidence-based strategies to reduce vaping among 11–18 year-olds while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, Behavioural Science, Social Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior health promotion, public health or community health role.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs.
• Experience delivering public health, behaviour change or community engagement campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders and financial processes.
• Excellent written communication skills and briefing/reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a state-wide vaping and nicotine use prevention and support program for young people.
• Manage program budgets, purchase orders, reporting requirements and project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across youth, health, education, community and government sectors.
• Chair stakeholder groups, represent the organisation at key forums and contribute to advocacy initiatives.
• Support development and delivery of youth-led initiatives, communications, resources and education and training programs.
• Monitor emerging research, policy and legislative developments and apply evidence-based approaches to program delivery.
• Supervise and support project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Work with regional and external partners to build capacity and improve health outcomes across Western Australia.
• Identify risks, solve problems proactively and drive continuous improvement across program activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project coordination

Public health campaigns

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, Behavioural Science, Social Science or related discipline

Job description

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.

The opportunity

Are you an experienced health promotion professional who can take ownership, build strong partnerships and deliver meaningful public health outcomes?

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Senior Program Coordinator, internally known as the Clear the Air Senior Coordinator, to join the Make Smoking History team and lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a high-profile state-wide initiative aimed at reducing e-cigarette use (vaping) and the use of other nicotine products among young people across Western Australia.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong health promotion or public health background who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and can confidently manage projects, stakeholders, budgets with limited direction.

The Clear the Air Senior Coordinator will lead the delivery of a comprehensive community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing vaping and nicotine use among young people aged 11-18 years, while supporting broader campaign activities targeting young adults up to 24 years.

Working closely with internal teams, government agencies, youth and community organisations, schools, health services and peak bodies, you will drive evidence-based programs, strengthen stakeholder engagement, coordinate advocacy efforts, and ensure the successful delivery of key project outcomes.

Based in Subiaco, this is a full-time fixed-term position until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to ongoing government funding. If funding is extended, the position will continue as a parental leave backfill until 28 January 2028.

The successful candidate will ideally be available to commence in January 2027.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a state-wide vaping and nicotine use prevention and support program for young people.

Manage program budgets, purchase orders, reporting requirements and project outcomes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the youth, health, education, community and government sectors.

Chair stakeholder groups, represent the organisation at key forums and contribute to advocacy initiatives.

Support the development and delivery of youth-led initiatives. , communications, resources and education and training programs.

Monitor emerging research, policy and legislative developments and apply evidence-based approaches to program delivery.

Supervise and support project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Work with regional and external partners to build capacity and improve health outcomes across Western Australia.

Identify risks, solve problems proactively and drive continuous improvement across program activities.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, Behavioural Science, Social Science or a related discipline.

Minimum 5+ years' experience in a senior health promotion, public health or community health role.

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs.

Experience delivering public health, behaviour change or community engagement campaigns.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Experience working with a diverse range of partners to achieve shared outcomes.

Experience managing budgets, purchase orders and financial processes.

Excellent written communication skills, including report writing, briefing papers and funding reports.

Strong verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities.

Proven ability to deliver quality outcomes with limited supervision.

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.

For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact ••••@cancerwa.asn.au .

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.