Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Apr 2024
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Cancer Australia strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Sydney or Canberra - other locations considered by negotiation.
As the Australian Government’s national cancer control agency, Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of all cancers and improve outcomes and experiences for all people affected by cancer.
The Cancer Australia Act 2006 established Cancer Australia to provide leadership and vision, support to consumers and health professionals, and make recommendations to the government about cancer policy and priorities.
Achieving equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians is the most significant ambition for the future of cancer care. The Australian Cancer Plan, developed by Cancer Australia, gives priority to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, strength and sovereignty in a health system that achieves equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. Collaboration and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations, health professionals, researchers and consumers underpins Cancer Australia’s work.
In the APS 6 Project Manager role within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer control section of Cancer Australia, you will work as a key member of the team implementing priority activities of the Australian Cancer Plan to improve equity and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. These include activities to accelerate the delivery of culturally safe, responsive, and accessible care at mainstream health services and increase Indigenous-led research capacity within Australia.
You will work as part of a dynamic team working through collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait health organisations, health professionals, researchers and communities affected by cancer.
The role also involves contributing to policy development & public reporting activities.
For a full list of responsibilities, please contact Pipeline talent at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Control - Cancer Australia - Sydney / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated, articulate, professional, well presented and take great pride in what you do. You will demonstrate leadership qualities with strong community service capabilities and strong communication skills, including an ability to communicate with influence. You can demonstrate a track record of project or program management and achieving outcomes. Your values align with the agency, and you are committed to the purpose of the agency.
All applications must be made in writing and include the following:
Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website.
Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted.
For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.
Megan Ingram | Senior Recruitment Consultant
02 8001 6603 | 0419 599 251
[email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Control - Cancer Australia - Sydney / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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6 hours left to apply