Opportunities

Current Opportunities 

Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Location: Melbourne, Australia. Primarily remote with routine (typically weekly) in-person attendance
Position: Part-time – 3 days (0.6 FTE) per week
Term: 12-month maximum-term contract with the possibility of extension
Salary: $85,000–$91,000 per annum (pro rata) + 12% super + generous salary packaging

Make a meaningful impact in a flexible part-time role

Are you an experienced communications professional looking for a flexible role where your work will make a real difference?

COGNO is seeking a Communications and Engagement Coordinator to help deliver engaging communications that connect, inform and inspire Australia’s neuro-oncology community. Working closely with the Executive Officer, you will develop high-quality content, manage digital communications, support member engagement and help raise the profile of a national organisation committed to improving outcomes for people affected by brain and central nervous system tumours.

This role may be particularly suited to an experienced communications or marketing professional seeking a high-impact part-time position that offers variety, autonomy and purpose – whether returning to the workforce, balancing other professional or personal commitments, or looking to apply their expertise in the health, research or not-for-profit sector.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will:

• Develop and deliver communications across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for the website, newsletters and social media.
• Support member engagement and promote COGNO initiatives and events.
• Maintain COGNO’s website updates and digital platforms.
• Monitor communications performance and recommend continuous improvements.
• Coordinate external communications providers where required.

Working within a small, collaborative team, you will help ensure COGNO’s communications remain professional, engaging and aligned with its strategic priorities.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience in communications, marketing or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent writing and content development skills.
• Experience managing websites, email marketing and social media platforms.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Experience in the health, research, membership or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

Why Join COGNO?

• Make a tangible contribution to improving outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time role with meaningful responsibility.
• Join a passionate, supportive and purpose-driven team.
• Build relationships across Australia’s leading neuro-oncology clinicians, researchers and consumers.
• Contribute to nationally significant research, education and engagement initiatives.
• Access generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 for living expenses plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year

Contact for Enquiries

For role specific enquiries please contact Dr Vino Pillay, Executive Officer at vino.pillay@cogno.org (applications will not be accepted via email).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference to patient care and outcomes, we want to hear from you! Please refer to the Position Description for more details and submit your resume and a cover letter (outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role and specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the position description) via SEEK by 11:59pm 23rd August 2026

Please note:

• Applications may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an outcome