About Us
Cancer Council Queensland is the state’s largest non-government cancer organisation, standing alongside Queenslanders in a united fight against cancer. Our mission is simple but powerful: to lead a partnership that brings communities, researchers, health professionals and supporters together to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s lives.

Founded in 1961 as the Queensland Cancer Fund, we have grown into a trusted leader in cancer research, prevention and support. Every day, our work helps prevent cancer before it starts, detect it earlier, improve treatment outcomes and ensure people affected by cancer receive the care and support they need, wherever they live.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we achieve is made possible by the generosity of our community. With their support, we are driving progress across the entire cancer journey - from prevention and research through to survivorship and support - so that all Queenslanders can face cancer with hope, dignity and strength.

About the role
As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operations Officer, you will play a pivotal role, acting as a trusted partner and providing high‑level support to both. This position requires exceptional judgement, emotional intelligence, and the confidence to manage up—anticipating needs, navigating competing priorities, and enabling executive focus on mission‑critical work.

Beyond executive support, the role also oversees and elevates the administrative function across Cancer Council Queensland. While not a direct line manager, you will provide functional leadership by shaping consistent administrative processes, championing best practice, and supporting the capability and professional growth of administrative staff organisation‑wide.

Success in this role calls for a proactive communicator who builds strong relationships, exercises discretion, and thrives on creating order amid complexity. The ideal candidate brings initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring the executive office operates with efficiency, clarity, and professionalism.

This role is a Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience supporting C-Suite or Executive roles
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion and sound judgement under pressure.
• Well developed professional attitude and experience of working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in coordinating governance and executive-level documentation.

Benefits
Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work options).
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
• Cancer Council Shop discount

How to apply
Applications via SEEK should be addressed to:
People and Culture Team
Cancer Council Queensland

Include the following documentation with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

Please be advised, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes.