Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)

Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Employment Category: 2 Year Maximum Term Contract

Remuneration: $93,669.67 - $112,403.60 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Cancer Liaison Officer is responsible for supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) through the Improving First Nations Cancer Program.

This role focuses on working with state and territory governments to influence policy and approaches specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Reporting to the Public Health Manager, the position is responsible for developing culturally safe resources, coordinating, co-designing and delivering holistic and culturally safe and responsive cancer programs across the cancer journey, and fostering collaboration across health sectors.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

We're looking for a passionate advocate with knowledge of Aboriginal health issues in WA and proven experience in policy development.

The ideal candidate will understand co-design principles and have experience working with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with diverse groups including government agencies and community organisations.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community; and
Possesses a relevant tertiary qualification (i.e. Public Health / Public Policy / Community Development / Health Promotion and Engagement).

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $93,669.67 - $112,403.60 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
17.5% Annual Leave loading
Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Employee Assistance Program
Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
Paid two-week Annual Christmas Closure

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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