About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a future without cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Aboriginal health or community services professional to join our Research and Projects team; to ensure Cancer Council WA’s cancer prevention and early detection strategies are accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Western Australia, as well as supporting education targeted at health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across WA.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time. Part-time requests may be considered, please state this preference in your application.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating, implementing, and evaluating professional learning initiatives on cancer control for Aboriginal peoples in WA.
• Supporting the development of culturally acceptable community and public education initiatives on cancer control for Aboriginal peoples in WA.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, which include but are not limited to, Aboriginal health and medical services and organisations, media and other peak bodies.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Tertiary qualification in a health area (health promotion, education, nursing) OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a community development role.
• Demonstrated experience in community development/health promotion programs and/or demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate professional learning programs.
• High level written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with senior managers, health professionals, community workers, and community members.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• 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

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications close should be addressed to: Research and Projects Manager

Suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool that is created on the completion of the assessment process. Applicants who have been accepted into the recruitment pool are notified by email. This is not a job offer, Applicants within the suitable pool will then be considered for available positions as per the advert.

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.

For more information about the role, the Position Description can be found on our Careers website.

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.

We encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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