Aboriginal Cancer Awareness Project Coordinators (In partnership with Aldara Yenara)

Aboriginal Cancer Awareness Project Coordinators

(in partnership with Aldara Yenara)

Primary Health - Community Services

• Fixed Term, part time - 3 years (2 positions)

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

Yorta itjumatj Yapaneyepuk means ‘Healthy Together’ in Yorta Yorta language and is the name of this important initiative. The aim of this 3- year project is to close the gap in cancer related health outcomes for First Nations People in rural northern Victoria, through the development and implementation of co-designed optimal care pathways. This project coordinator role will work closely with a Project Coordinator at Aldara-Yenara Aboriginal Co-oporation (AYAC) throughout the term of the initiative.

 An established partnership between Kyabram and District Health Services (KDHS) and AYAC already exists. The KDHS Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) resides in AYAC building, which is located on KDHS grounds. Together, Cultural Awareness and Safety Training (titled – Leading the Way training) has been delivered by AYAC staff to KDHS staff over the last 2 years, including face-to-face and online training modules.

This project aims to address significant health disparities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, through enhanced cultural safety, prevention and early detection. The project will deliver tailored cancer education for the community and enhance the cultural competency of non-indigenous healthcare staff.

The project will deliver the following objectives:

• A comprehensive literature review of First Nations cancer care
• Develop a program logic and monitoring and evaluation framework to guide the project plan
• Develop and deliver culturally safe cancer educational resources through a community-led co-design process
• Develop and deliver advanced cultural safety training for KDHS staff

This Project Coordinator role (located at KDHS) will work closely with a Project Coordinator (located at Aldara-Yenara) The KDHS Project Coordinator will have a focus on the health aspects of the initiative while the Aldara Yenara Project Coordinator will have a focus on community engagement – specifically engaging local community throughout the initiative to ensure an empowered co-design approach. 

 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

Download a copy of the position description and contact Simone Guinan, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer, Ph: 0466 446303 or Carolyn Jones, Director of Primary Health and Community Services Ph: 0424 186216, or via email at sguinan@kyhealth.org.au or cjones@kyhealth.org.au. For queries relating to the Aldara Yenara position please contact Taleah Briggs, Program Manager Ph: 0451 282675 or email taleah@aldarayenara.com.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.