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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 60 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:
  • 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

Thank you for your interest in working at Breast Cancer Trials. When we have a new position available, it will be listed below.

Join Breast Cancer Trials in this influential position driving the growth of the Regular Giving program to fund research that saves and improves the lives of people affected by breast cancer.

• Flexible work environment: Work from the Newcastle office, or remote from Sydney or Greater NSW
• Join a passionate, caring and supportive team, with opportunities for professional development
• An opportunity to make your mark as the organisation looks to further invest in the growth of regular giving

Impact of Breast Cancer Trials

Breast Cancer Trials is a world-leading breast cancer research organisation, dedicated to finding new and better treatments and prevention strategies for people affected by this disease.

Every day in Australia, 57 people are diagnosed with breast cancer, and sadly, 9 women die each day from this cruel disease. Breast Cancer Trials’ mission is to do the research that will create solutions for every person, every situation, every time.

They are the only independent, collaborative research organisation in Australia and New Zealand committed to clinical trials in breast cancer because this research turns laboratory and treatment breakthroughs into new treatments and cures, with the vision of no more lives cut short by breast cancer.

They embrace their values of ‘We Before Me’, Curiosity, Empathy and Greatness.

The Impact You Will Have in this Role

As the Regular Giving Specialist, you will join the organisation at an exciting pivotal moment as they invest in expanding their regular giving program. In this dynamic role, you will spearhead innovative strategies to attract, engage, and retain monthly givers, ensuring a consistent flow of sustainable income to support crucial breast cancer research.

You will craft compelling donor journeys that resonate both online and offline, welcoming supporters into a vibrant community that values their contributions.

By leveraging best practices across multiple channels—digital, telemarketing and potentially with the introduction of face-to-face—you will effectively bring new Regular Givers into the fold while managing data and automation to enhance efficiency and performance.

Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, you will set ambitious benchmarks and adopt a test-and-learn approach to continuously refine engagement and retention strategies.

Additionally, you will lead initiatives to upgrade, retain, and reactivate donors, focusing on minimising attrition and nurturing lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs to acquire new Regular Givers through best-practice channels
• Create engaging donor journeys (both offline and digital) to welcome, steward, retain, and engage regular donors
• Manage data requirements, automation, and efficiencies for the Regular Giving Program, collaborating with the Individual Giving Manager to set performance benchmarks and targets
• Coordinate upgrade, retention, and reactivation programs for Regular Giving, focusing on minimising attrition
• Employ a test-and-learn approach to enhance donor acquisition, engagement, and retention results
• Collaborate with the Supporter Care Team to ensure effective service delivery, including declines management and welcome programs
• Stay updated on developments and new initiatives in fundraising, particularly related to regular giver acquisition, conversion, and retention
• Partner with and manage agency and supplier stakeholder

Skills and Experience

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, supporter retention, project management, or related transferable skills
• Proven experience in individual giving, particularly regular or cash giving
• Strong planning, organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Understanding of tailored communication journeys and relevant automation software
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Mailchimp (or similar automated marketing systems), and CMS (preferably WordPress)
• Experience with databases and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors
• Capable of maintaining high work standards with minimal supervision
• The flexibility to travel occasionally to the Head Office in Newcastle, noting accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by BCT
• A genuine passion to contribute to BCT’s mission to continue to the highest quality of clinical trials that improve outcomes for people affected by breast cancer

Apply now

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 nadia@impactadvising.com.au.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received.

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.