• Indigenous & Multicultural Services (Community Services & Development)
  
• Full time
  
• $105,000 – $115,000 per year

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 33 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us!

About the role

The Strategic Project Lead, Cancer Coordination at VACCHO plays a critical role in enhancing cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. This position involves collaborating with VACCHO Members, cancer agencies and government bodies to influence cancer policies and develop culturally appropriate cancer care programs.

The Strategic Project Lead, Cancer Coordination will work closely with stakeholders to improve the delivery and accessibility of cancer services, advocate for the development of relevant and culturally appropriate cancer policies and programs, and coordinate community-led initiatives. This role also involves contributing to the creation of culturally safe health information and promotion materials, and participating in activities aimed at continuously improving cancer experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Essential skills/experiences

To be successful in this role, you will need demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with government, cancer agencies and health services to support the development of relevant and Culturally safe and responsive cancer policy and programs.

You will have sound judgement, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with willingness to take the initiative.

Desirable

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, recently accredited as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year!
• Access to generous employee benefits including Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (see below), leave loading, additional leave entitlements including cultural leave, and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year.
• Organisational early finish Fridays (4pm) and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Distinctive inner-city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

About Salary Packaging

As a Public Benevolent Institute (PBI), we are able to offer generous tax concessions to our staff. For further information, please click here.

Get in touch

If this sounds like you, please email [email protected] and ask for the position description, using the subject line: Strategic Project Lead - Aboriginal Cancer Coordination enquiry via EthicalJobs.

In your application, remember to attach a covering letter that outlines why you are interested in the position, and your CV which highlights your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

A position description is attached.

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: vaccho.org.au.