Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator – Project Officer

Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator – Project Officer

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Overview

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, 10 September 2025

Eligibility: This position is 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.

Your Role

As the Aboriginal Cancer Care Project Officer, you will support 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. The position involves project planning, resource development, and system-level improvements to ensure Aboriginal patients and families are cared for in ways that respect culture and community.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Why join us?

• 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

About You

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.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries, contact Clarissa Robertson at Clarissa.McIlwain@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for applicants: Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, culturally safe and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This is a Category A position. Required compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Salary Packaging is available. For details, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport. A eligibility list may be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.

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