First Nations Cancer Prevention Project Officer

First Nations Cancer Prevention Project Officer

Primary Health - Community Services

Fixed Term, part time - 2 years (until 30/09/2028)

Up to 0.5 FTE

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

The First Nations Cancer Prevention Project Officer supports the delivery of the Yorta Itjumatj Yapaneyepuk (Healthy Together) initiative by providing project, administrative, engagement and operational support to the First Nations Cancer Prevention Project Manager.

Working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, partner organisations and internal stakeholders, the Project Officer contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities that improve cancer prevention, early detection and access to culturally safe care for First Nations people across the Campaspe and Goulburn Valley regions.

The role assists with community engagement, stakeholder coordination, project administration, reporting, resource development and continuous improvement activities, ensuring project objectives are achieved in line with funding requirements, organisational priorities and community expectations.

 About You

• Experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across client, community and professional groups inclusive of skills to negotiate and arrange access to service and treatment
• Effective project coordination skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working autonomously as well as working within a small team and larger teams, recognising and respecting the contributions of all team members
• Computer skills including the ability to adapt to changing demands and the suite of telehealth and mobile devices and the client data base (currently RCP)
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Effective reporting writing skills and ability to write submissions

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

Please contact Andrew Kent, First Nations Cancer Prevention Project Manager, Ph: 0488 720 408 or Ash Watson, Director of Primary Health and Community Services Ph: 0417 231 704, or via email at andrew.kent@kyhealth.org.au or ashley.watson@kyhealth.org.au.

Vaccination for Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.