Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator – Project Officer

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Employment Type: Temporary Part time until September 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ600412
Applications Close: Wednesday, 10th September 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

As the Aboriginal Cancer Care Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Cancer Care Coordinator to design and deliver a Model of Care toolkit that is culturally safe, practical, and responsive to community needs. You will contribute to service improvement by mapping pathways, strengthening collaboration between health providers and Aboriginal communities, and helping to identify strategies that reduce barriers to care.

This position involves patient support, project planning, resource development, and system-level improvements to ensure Aboriginal patients and families are cared for in ways that respect culture and community.

• Support the Cancer Care Coordinator in designing and implementing the Aboriginal Cancer Care Model of Care toolkit.
• Undertake project planning, coordination, and reporting to support service development.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, health providers, and Aboriginal communities to identify gaps and co-design solutions.
• Strengthen partnerships to improve integration of culturally safe cancer care services.
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of cancer care pathways for Aboriginal patients and families.

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible staff)
• Salary packaging up to $11,600 + novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
• Staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program

To be successful, you will have:

• A cultural connection to Tamworth and the surrounding Aboriginal community.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal health services and the barriers Aboriginal people may face when accessing care.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting project coordination, health program planning, or service development.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in health, social science, or community service.
• Ability to provide advice and resources for staff to maximise the effective use of the Model of Care toolkit in practice, education, and service delivery.

For role related queries contact Clarissa Robertson at Clarissa.McIlwain@health.nsw.gov.au. Details about the Position Description are available from the recruitment contact.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, culturally safe and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to accommodations or adjustments in the recruitment process; please indicate needs when applying or at any stage of the process. Rebecca Caldwell can be contacted for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process: Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. Applicants will be assessed against NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases prior to offer. An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.

Salary packaging information: Salary packaging may increase take-home pay by covering expenses such as novated leases and other eligible costs; details can be obtained from NSW Health.