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Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator

Cancer Council Victoria
  • Engage and improve the health of underserved communities, particularly Aboriginal communities
  • Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation that saves the lives of many Victorians
  • Full time (flexible part time), fixed term position until June 2022 – St Kilda Road, Melbourne

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Prevention Division aims to reduce the risk of cancer in the Victorian population through social marketing, advocacy, professional education and providing advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to support health and wellbeing.

With the aim to achieve equitable outcomes for all Victorians, the Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation (SEDI) program works in partnership with stakeholders to deliver community-based programs, innovative media and communications activities and engages with the primary care and workforce sector to deliver training and education to support participation in cancer screening, early detection (with a particular focus on viral hepatitis-related liver cancer) and HPV immunisation.

About your opportunity

We are seeking an Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator to join the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Community Engagement Lead, your role is to:

  • Develop and implement innovative strategies to increase Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community/organisations’ contact with Cancer Council programs and services.
  • Work with Cancer Council’s evaluation team to implement appropriate evaluation measures for community projects, initiatives and research opportunities.
  • In collaboration with Cancer Council’s Strategic Advisor, Partnerships & Programs, provide guidance and support on Aboriginal health issues to assist other Cancer Council programs addressing Aboriginal communities
  • Ensure the Aboriginal programs stakeholder database is regularly updated and accurately maintained.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience developing, implementing and evaluating community health programs and promotional activities with community groups and networks, preferably targeting the Victorian Aboriginal community.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal communities, community control and self-determination principles.
  • High level organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, community and health professionals.

What we can offer you

A base salary within range $62,883 - $69,594 pa plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free) https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/

The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and click Apply Now to submit your application. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Rana Ebrahimi on 0498 437 380 or [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Cancer Council will only make contact with applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Cancer Council Victoria has a strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and youth. We therefore have robust screening procedures for people who are expected to have contact with children in their roles. This will include criminal record check, Working with Children Check and referee checks.

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