Caretaker - Shenton Park / Nedlands

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

We are seeking a part-time Caretaker to work within the Accommodation Services team 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. Reporting to the Accommodation Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing reception and administration support to our accommodation facility.

This part-time position will commence in August 2026 and offers a unique roster of one week on, one week off, working from Friday to Friday.

Based in Shenton Park and/or Nedlands, this position is part-time working 33 hours a fortnight.

During each rostered fortnight, you will be required to complete 33 administration hours.

Standard administration hours are:

Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sunday and public holidays: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In addition to these hours, you will be required to provide on-call support during additional out-of-hours periods, including public holidays, throughout your rostered-on week.

Fully furnished live-in accommodation is provided for the duration of your rostered-on week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing reception and administration support across both accommodation facilities; including answering incoming telephone calls, checking in and out of guests and responding to their queries
• Maintaining administrative paperwork which includes invoices and accounts
• Ensuring security of the building and safety of lodge guests using the appropriate processes and procedures
• Responding to emergency situations using the appropriate processes and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a reception or administration role in accommodation services or similar industry
• Demonstrated ability in handling sensitive enquiries is highly desirable
• High level attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft suite
• Previous experience using hotel booking systems is desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work with people from all walks of life
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
• Positive approach to the workplace
• Police Clearance is essential.

What Cancer Council WA can offer you:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• 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.
• Access to Fitness Passport, giving you affordable entry to gyms and fitness facilities to support your health and wellbeing.

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 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 careers@cancerwa.asn.au.

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.