About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council WA, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. Because tackling cancer takes all of us, we work with our community to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, every minute, every hour, every day. We do this through advocacy, research, prevention programs, and providing support to people affected by cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

Cancer Council WA have an exciting new opportunity for an Aboriginal Projects Officer to join our Research and Projects team. As the Aboriginal Projects Officer, you will work closely with our Aboriginal Projects Coordinator to ensure cancer prevention and early detection strategies are delivered to Aboriginal communities and implement Cancer Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Located on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja (Subiaco), this position is part-time (0.9FTE). For alternative FTE requests, please state this preference within your application.
This role is exclusively open to Aboriginal candidates (50D).

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with the coordination of culturally appropriate community and public education initiatives on cancer control for Aboriginal peoples in WA.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of Cancer Council WA’s RAP.
• Establishing and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including an Aboriginal Advisory Group, internal RAP Working Group, and Reconciliation Australia.
• Supporting the implementation of and evaluation of professional learning initiatives on cancer control for Aboriginal peoples in WA.
• Representing Cancer Council WA at external meetings, seminars and other events

To be successful in this role you will need:

• This position relates to Section 50(d) of the West Australian Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team to plan, implement, evaluate, and report on projects within allocated timeframes.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior managers, health professionals, community workers, and community members.
• Well-developed computing skills in the use of Microsoft suite products.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace.

What Cancer Council WA can offer you:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing.
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations.
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.

How to apply for this role

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference in improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal peoples in Western Australia.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter outlining the strengths and passion you could bring to the role. We are driving inclusion and diversity amongst our workforce, and value the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. 

Applicants must state in their cover letter whether they meet the 50D criteria for this position.

Applications should be addressed to: Research and Projects Manager

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.