Cancer Policy & Programs Officer — Aboriginal Health

Theibr; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Extra leave over Christmas

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development support

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

AHCSA is seeking a Project Officer, Priority Programs, to support the development of cancer policy and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, aligning with the Closing the Gap framework. This is a fixed-term 18-month, 1.0 FTE role based in South Australia.

The Project Officer will coordinate with NACCHO, Member Services, and government stakeholders to map funding and implement a statewide cancer plan for Aboriginal communities, and may contribute to other Priority Programs as

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with and engaging stakeholders in Aboriginal community-controlled health to identify needs and develop responses.
• Experience in developing and co-designing policies, plans and position statements and advocating.
• Experience working in Aboriginal health and analysing health needs and trends, considering transgenerational effects of colonisation.

Responsibilities

• Work with NACCHO and member services to improve access to cancer services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Build partnerships with governments and networks to support culturally appropriate cancer policy and programs.
• Advocate for cancer-related issues through state or territory networks to improve screening participation and outcomes.
• Undertake service and funding mapping for South Australia, identifying legislation, policies, programs, and funding opportunities at jurisdictional level.
• Identify funding opportunities to deliver optimal cancer policy and program outcomes.
• Represent ACCH sector perspectives in relevant forums on primary health priorities and programs when delegated.
• Collaborate with governments and networks within ACHSA jurisdiction to develop relevant cancer policy reflecting the Closing the Gap agreements.
• Participate in NACCHO-led Community of Practice and evaluation activities to improve cancer experiences and outcomes.
• Engage with Member Services, NACCHO and stakeholders to identify cancer trends and issues affecting communities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project coordination

Liaison with governments

Community consultation

Co-design & planning

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Degree or Diploma in Public health or Aboriginal health

Job description

AHCSA is seeking a Project Officer, Priority Programs, to support the development of cancer policy and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, aligning with the Closing the Gap framework. This is a fixed-term 18-month, 1.0 FTE role based in South Australia.

The Project Officer will coordinate with NACCHO, Member Services, and government stakeholders to map funding and implement a statewide cancer plan for Aboriginal communities, and may contribute to other Priority Programs as