Cancer Australia strongly encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
About the organisation
As the Australian Government’s national cancer control agency, Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of all cancers and improve outcomes and experiences for all people affected by cancer.
The Cancer Australia Act 2006 established Cancer Australia to provide leadership and vision, support to consumers and health professionals, and make recommendations to the government about cancer policy and priorities.
Australian Cancer Plan
Achieving equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians is the most significant ambition for the future of cancer care. The Australian Cancer Plan, developed by Cancer Australia, gives priority to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, strength and sovereignty in a health system that achieves equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. Collaboration and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations, health professionals, researchers and consumers underpins Cancer Australia’s work.
About the role
In the APS 6 Project Manager role within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer control section of Cancer Australia, you will work as a key member of the team implementing priority activities of the Australian Cancer Plan to improve equity and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. These include activities to accelerate the delivery of culturally safe, responsive, and accessible care at mainstream health services and increase Indigenous-led research capacity within Australia.
You will work as part of a dynamic team working through collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait health organisations, health professionals, researchers and communities affected by cancer.
The role also involves contributing to policy development & public reporting activities.
For a full list of responsibilities, please contact Pipeline talent at [email protected]
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated, articulate, professional, well presented and take great pride in what you do. You will demonstrate leadership qualities with strong community service capabilities and strong communication skills, including an ability to communicate with influence. You can demonstrate a track record of project or program management and achieving outcomes. Your values align with the agency, and you are committed to the purpose of the agency.
Key Selection Criteria
What we can offer you
How to apply
All applications must be made in writing and include the following:
Applications are to be submitted below and received by 11:59PM Monday 13 May 2024.
Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted.
How to get more information
For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.
Megan Ingram | Senior Recruitment Consultant
[email protected]
02 8001 6603 | 0419 599 251