About Cancer Council WA

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

Working within the Supportive Care division, reporting to the Accommodation Services Manager; you will be based across our two accommodation facilities, Milroy Lodge in Shenton Park and Crawford Lodge in Nedlands. The two busy accommodation lodges provide country cancer patients and their carers with subsidised accommodation whilst attending treatment in Perth.

Based in Perth, we have two part-time positions (0.64 FTE) 24 hours per week with working hours between 8:00am – 1:00PM Monday to Friday.

What you’ll be doing:

• Cleaning and servicing guest units, communal areas and administration buildings.

• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of cleaning products, linen and consumables

• Waste management duties

• Changing of linen

• Notifying and liaising with Manager when necessary for maintenance and repair issues

• Liaising with reception staff regarding room availability

About you

• To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in the areas of housekeeping

• Previous experience of cleaning at an accommodation facility is desired

• Strong communication and listening skills

• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA

• Have a positive approach to the workplace

• Experience in providing support to people diagnosed & living with cancer is desirable

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.

How to apply for this role

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026 and should be addressed to: Accommodation Services Manager

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

For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact [email protected].

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.