Introduction:
Cancer Council SA's vision is for a cancer-free future. To achieve this, we are committed to reducing the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians through best-practice prevention, research and support and this is a team effort.
We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years, and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of SA's most trusted charity.
Together, we can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer.
Description:
About the Team
The Finance and Governance Unit provides the overall financial, facilities and governance support for the organisation and the Facilities team's goal is to ensure safe, functional, and well-presented corporate and guest spaces that consistently meet the highest standards.
About the Role
Scheduled to commence in early February 2026 to allow for a handover with the current incumbent, the key responsibilities include:
Providing a safe working environment for all staff (paid and voluntary), contractors and guests
Routine and Reactive Works
Conduct inspections, cleaning, gardening, patching and painting, minor repairs, and basic plumbing and electrical tasks (not requiring a license)
Associated work updates and reporting requirements in the MyBuildings CMMS platform
Test and Tag checks
Facility Presentation
Ensure all facilities consistently present to an exceptional standard for staff, guests, and stakeholders.
Contractor Oversight
Supervise building maintenance contractors, including conducting site inductions, reviewing safety documentation and monitoring task performance.
Additional Duties
Undertake other tasks as required to support the warehousing and buildings unit
Skills and Experiences:
About You
Experience in a similar role (a building trade is ideal but not essential)
Ability to complete and coordinate reactive tasks, including contractors whilst maintaining the schedule for programmed works
High-level interpersonal communication skills to communicate with employees, management, guests and contractors through email, phone, text and in person
Ability to perform building maintenance tasks to high quality standards
IT skills including use of email, CMMS applications, etc
Test and Tag qualifications or willingness to undertake training to achieve
The role is being offered as fulltime Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work maybe required.
Special conditions
The successful applicant
must be a non-smoker
will be required to undertake a medical assessment, and appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check
be willing to undertake vaccinations as determined by risk assessment
hold a current SA driver's licence
The role is being offered as a permanent full-time role.
About the Benefits
Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP, online wellness program, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Lynette Tainsh, Facilities Manager on or email You can view the position description here.
Applications close 10.00pm, Friday, 5 December 2025.
Please note that we have a reduced workforce over the Christmas and New Years period and this may impact on recruiting timelines. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the outcome of your application.
Cancer Council SA values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace to volunteer and work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups.
Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.
As a part of our recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may be required to undertake a medical assessment and/or Department of Human Services clearance. While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.