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Program Manager - Victorian Aboriginal Cancer Journey Strategy

Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
  • 0.8 - Full time 12 Months Maximum Term Contract

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Victoria and champions community control and health equality for Aboriginal communities. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. VACCHO advocates for the health equality and optimum health of all Aboriginal people in Victoria.

VACCHO is seeking a Program Manager, Victorian Aboriginal Cancer Journey Strategy within our Population Health and Sector Development Unit within our organisation.

This position will lead the development and implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal Cancer Journey Strategy (the strategy). This strategy will provide an integrated approach to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in all phases of the cancer journey: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and quality of life. This will involve leading a multidisciplinary team in the research, consultation, design, writing and prototyping of the strategy. It will also include overseeing the continued implementation of key cancer initiatives being delivered by VACCHO around cancer screening and looking how the palliative care sector can be better supported. The successful candidate will bring together current and new funded projects therefore overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget. This is a key strategic project supporting the implementation of VACCHO’s new strategic plan: On Solid Ground.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and complex projects, programs or services.
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting and leading a high functioning team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways as well as mainstream health organisations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the issues affecting the health of Aboriginal peoples living in Victoria.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
  • Strong organisational, planning skills, and attention to detail.

Compliance with VACCHO Standards

  • VACCHO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait to apply for all positions advertised (Equal Opportunity Act 2010). We are committed to ensuring our workplace and member services support also reflect this.
  • Everyone is welcome at VACCHO and candidates regardless of age, cultural background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliation are encouraged to apply.
  • 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. VACCHO believes 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 VACCHO should at all times feel safe and included at VACCHO.
  • VACCHO requires all employees to comply with all work health and safety rules, regulations and relevant Codes of Practice (Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004).
  • VACCHO requires employees to participate in and promote our quality control, risk management, safety and compliance systems. This includes participating in the development and application of VACCHO’s policies and procedures, as well as the identification, reporting and management of risks. This includes adherence to all VACCHO Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • VACCHO requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct, including commitment to confidentiality and conflict of interest declarations.

Other Employment Related Information

  • A National Police Records Check is required as a condition of employment.
  • A current Working with Children Check is required.
  • A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required, and a copy is to be provided before any expiry date. The position may require travel throughout the state of Victoria and occasional interstate travel.

A position description is attached or can be downloaded at www.vaccho.org.au/employment.

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