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Help us make a real difference to improve the lives of people with breast cancer.

Why Work for Breast Cancer Trials?

Breast Cancer Trials is committed to exploring and finding better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research. We are a group of world-leading breast cancer researchers based in Australia and New Zealand, supported by a team of professional staff who manage our clinical trials and raise the money we need to do the work we do.

Our research has improved the treatment of breast cancer, led to changes in the way breast cancer is managed, and saved the lives of millions of people affected by breast cancer since our inception in 1978. Our goal is for breast cancer patients to live better, to live longer, and to never die from breast cancer.

Our values – We before Me, Curiosity, Empathy and Greatness – are not just words, they are the simple behaviours of how we work on a daily basis. And “For good and for great”, is the energy and driving force behind everything we do.

The work we do and the decisions we make serve the common good of all people who are affected with breast cancer, as we strive every day to make the world a better place.

Organisations don’t make things happen; people do. Are you one of these people?

What We Do

Our office is located in Newcastle, NSW. Our dedicated team of 50 staff work across the three main areas of our organisation:

  • Trials
  • Fundraising
  • Business Support

Trials (Research)

The Trials Department activate, monitor and close the clinical trials we participate in. All trials are carried out at participating hospitals and cancer treatment centres across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. BCT does not have any direct patient contact, nor do we undertake any laboratory work.

Please see the Research section our website for more information.

Positions include: Clinical Trial Administrators, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Trial Project Leaders and Clinical Trial Program Managers. Other positions cover Ethics and Regularly Affairs, Protocol Development and Quality Assurance (trials only).

Fundraising

Our fundraising team conducts a national fundraising program that is innovative, responsive and supporter-centric and which values supporters and their impact, and generates long-term sustainable income to support our mission and vision. The generosity of individuals, community organisations, businesses, trust and foundations and corporates is critical to what can be achieved through research for our beneficiaries.  

Positions include: Supporter Care Officer, Appeals Coordinator, Relationship Coordinator, Fundraising Data Manager, Community Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Digital Coordinator and Individual Giving Manager.

Business Support

Business support provides finance, communications and human resources support to the organisation.

Benefits of Working for Breast Cancer Trials

By working at Breast Cancer Trials we can offer you:

  • Diverse and supportive workplace.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Exclusive benefits only accessible to employees within the charity sector (salary packaging $15,990 per annum) which reduces the amount of tax payable and increases your take home pay.
  • Flexible work arrangements in office and remotely.
  • Generous conditions such as:
    • Accrued Day off per month (full time employees).
    • Additional Carer’s Leave days – up to five days per employment anniversary
    • Additional leave when the office is closed at Christmas (not part of your annual leave)
    • Additional Long Service Leave
    • Paid Death & Total and Permanent Disability Insurance.
    • Paid Income Protection Insurance (up to 2 years)
    • Study Support and Leave
    • Employee Assistance Program

 

Current Vacancies

Community Fundraising Coordinator

  •  Position Purpose/Objective

    To effectively develop, implement, administer and promote current and new community fundraising activities to generate income and acquire new supporters.

    This is an exciting time to join Breast Cancer Trials with plans to diversify and grow the fundraising portfolio.

  • Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

    Responsibilities include:

    • Research, analyse and present new acquisition/lead generation opportunities for the Community Fundraising Program.
    • Develop, implement and administer communication plans for existing and new community fundraising activities which will secure and retain community participation, use traditional and emerging communication and fundraising techniques and which will increase response rates and drive income growth.
    • Produce and procure all materials to support the communication plans for each fundraising activity.
    • Manage other essential components of community fundraising including:
      • Acquisition, conversion and retention activities
      • Liaison with supporters, participants, community groups, golf clubs, media and major sponsors
      • Activity and event oversight and liaison with organisers
      • Administration components of community fundraising
    • Robustly record and analyse results for community fundraising, initiate and ensure effective and timely processes and adhere to budgets and resourcing capabilities.
    • Liaise with Community Fundraising Manager to promote community fundraising via social and digital platforms.
    • Keep abreast of developments and new initiatives in community fundraising.
    • Represent Breast Cancer Trials at all levels both personally through attendance at events, and in other communications as required.
    • Undertake any other duties relevant and appropriate to this level of appointment.
  • Position Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, business or equivalent demonstrable relevant experience and skills.
    • Demonstrable high-level computer skills including excellent data entry, word processing and excel skills, and experience using spreadsheet, database and desk top publishing software, and internet communications in a Windows environment.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
    • Meticulous attention to detail.
    • Proven high level of organisational skills and excellent communication skills.
    • Strong analytical skills including strategic planning, implementation and reporting.
    • An enthusiastic and creative approach to special events and other fundraising initiatives.
    • Demonstrable high-level administrative skills, including knowledge of general office systems and procedures.
    • Highly motivated, with an ability to prioritise multiple tasks, work within strict deadlines, and an enthusiastic approach to problem solving.
    • Ability to maintain high work standards with minimal supervision.
    • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and collection and use of personal information under the Australian Privacy Principles.

     

    Desirable Competencies

    • Previous experience in marketing or communications.
    • Previous experience in a fundraising environment.
    • Previous experience in the Raisers Edge fundraising software.
    • Previous experience in Mailchimp
    • Previous experience in Sprout Social
    • Previous experience in WordPress

     

    Work Health & Safety Requirements

    • Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and ensure their own actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
    • Comply so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given to ensure the BCT complies with the WHS Act and its legal obligations.
    • Cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the BCT relating to health and safety at the workplace.

     

    Other

    • Provide evidence of entitlement to work in Australia for duration of appointment.
    • Undertake a National Criminal Record Check prior to commencement.
    • Be flexible in work hours to meet the reasonable demands of the position.
    • Comply with all applicable BCT Policies and Procedures
    • Provide evidence of completion of a full course of an Australian government recognised vaccination against COVID-19.
  • How to Apply

    If you’re looking for the opportunity to progress your career and make an impact on the lives of those touched by breast cancer, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria to positions@bctrials.org.au or phone Jenny Melville on 02 4925 3022 to discuss the position further.

     Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we are shortlisting candidates as applications are received.

    Applicants must be vaccinated and maintain vaccination against COVID-19 in accordance with BCT’s vaccination policy

Digital Fundraising Coordinator

  •  Position Purpose/Objective

    To effectively develop, implement, administer and promote current and new community fundraising activities to generate income and acquire new supporters.

    This is an exciting time to join Breast Cancer Trials with plans to diversify and grow the fundraising portfolio.

  • Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

     Responsibilities include:

    • Develop, implement and coordinate engaging digital fundraising communications for electronic direct mail (EDM), online, mobile, social media and other developing channels; and set performance benchmarks and targets for digital fundraising channels.
    • Develop, write and adapt content, and assist with preparation and management of data for digital fundraising programs and activities.
    • Monitor, optimise, analyse and make recommendations based on real time data for digital fundraising activities to ensure the highest potential level of supporter engagement and response.
    • Use a test and learn approach to continually improve overall performance.
    • Ensure all digital fundraising offers an engaging user experience and is created in line with BCT brand.
    • Keep abreast of developments and new initiatives in digital fundraising.
    • Undertake any other duties relevant and appropriate to this level of appointment.
  • Position Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Relevant tertiary qualification, such as marketing, communications, fundraising, digital or equivalent.
    • Minimum 2 years’ experience in marketing and/or fundraising with a focus on digital.
    • Demonstrable working knowledge of current and emerging digital channels and what is best practice.
    • Proven track record in writing and producing engaging and dynamic content for digital channels.
    • High level of competency and experience in: email automation software, ideally Mailchimp; and social media management software, ideally Sprout Social.
    • Competent use of content management systems (CMS) and internet applications, ideally WordPress.
    • Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
    • Exceptional organisation and communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
    • Ability to translate analytical learnings into meaningful insight to drive growth and strategy.
    • Ability to maintain high work standards with minimal supervision.
    • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and collection and use of personal information under the Australian Privacy Principles.

     

    Desirable Competencies

    • Previous experience in Google Analytics.
    • Previous experience in the fundraising CRM software – Raisers Edge.
    • Experience in graphic design software – Adobe Creative Cloud.

     

    Work Health & Safety Requirements

    • Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and ensure their own actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
    • Comply so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given to ensure the BCT complies with the WHS Act and its legal obligations.
    • Cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the BCT relating to health and safety at the workplace.

     

    Other

    • Provide evidence of entitlement to work in Australia for duration of appointment.
    • Undertake a National Criminal Record Check prior to commencement.
    • Be flexible in work hours to meet the reasonable demands of the position.
    • Comply with all applicable BCT Policies and Procedures
    • Provide evidence of completion of a full course of an Australian government recognised vaccination against COVID-19.
  • How to Apply

    If you’re looking for the opportunity to progress your career and make an impact on the lives of those touched by breast cancer, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria to positions@bctrials.org.au or phone Jenny Melville on 02 4925 3022 to discuss the position further.

     Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we are shortlisting candidates as applications are received.

    Applicants must be vaccinated and maintain vaccination against COVID-19 in accordance with BCT’s vaccination policy

Application Process

Before applying for a position, you should read the Position Description for the vacancy.

To ensure your application is considered and reviewed by the panel, your application must include the following:

  1. A cover letter addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Experience (essential criteria) listed in the Position Description.
  2. A concise resume with all relevant employment details (including dates of employment) and experience. No more than five pages.
  3. Copies of relevant university transcripts or other relevant qualifications.

At BCT, we value diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, people of all ages, identity and abilities.  We support vaccination as the best way to keep our communities and employees safe from COVID-19. Employees must maintain vaccination against COVID-19 in accordance with BCT’s vaccination policy.

You must already have the right to work in Australia to apply for any positions with Breast Cancer Trials. Please provide evidence of this with your application if you are not naturally an Australian citizen. A Police Check is also a condition of employment with BCT.

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Contact

To enquire about positions available at Breast Cancer Trials or if you have a question about the application process, please send us an email.

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