Strategic Project Lead, Aboriginal Cancer Coordination

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead, Aboriginal Cancer Coordination

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Full-time, Maximum-term (until 30 June 2027)

Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 (depending on experience)  + super + NFP Salary 

About VACCHO

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

We have 34 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 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! 

VACCHO promotes substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act (2010). This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

Strategic Project Lead, Aboriginal Cancer Coordination is a key role in the Cancer Journey team within the Population Health Unit. You will play a critical role in enhancing cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. You will use your exceptional communication skills to act as a cancer liaison officer, liaising between government departments, cancer agencies and health support services. Your priorities will also include completing the Model of Care and Framework for Aboriginal Cancer Coordination to improve the delivery and accessibility of mainstream cancer services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as assisting six ACCHO’s to employ suitable people into six new cancer journey related roles across the state.   

Essential skills/experiences 

To be successful in this role, you will be a competent and confident Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island project lead who has worked in the cancer/health care sector for 5+ years.

You will have sound judgement, a pragmatic, organised approach to project management, and strong communication skills. You are a team player (sometimes it’s all hands-on deck across the broader team!) who also thrives on working independently to achieve your goals.

We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills. You will have a passion for making a difference in health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the resilience to keep the focus and passion ongoing.

Desirable

A background or experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and/or confidence working with data, reporting, or evaluation processes.

• Community engagement skills and/or experience in health stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with committees including expert working groups and Communities of Practice.
• Understanding of Victorian health systems.
• Experience working in oncology or cancer care projects.
• Experience working in health and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled setting.

Benefits 

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. 
• Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (including living expenses and meals & accommodation) and leave loading.
• Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year. 
• Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available. 

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: https://www.vaccho.org.au/ 

Other employment related information

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

Apply Now

Please note we will begin shortlisting as we receive suitable candidates and therefore encourage early applications. 

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description (which can be found when you select Apply).

For enquiries, contact joinourteam@vaccho.org.au

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement:

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.