Pepa Aboriginal Project Officer

About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council Western Australia, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. 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.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Aboriginal health or community services professional to work within the Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) team. The PaSCE team offer a variety of programs which are aimed at increasing Health Care Professionals’ knowledge and understanding of palliative care.

The Aboriginal Project Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander component of the Indigenous Program of Experience in a Palliative Approach (IPEPA), within Western Australia.  This is a palliative care education initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Health under the National Palliative Care Program. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) runs this national program and CCWA is the subcontractor of IPEPA for Western Australia.

Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.4FTE) fixed term until 31 December 2024.  Hours of work are flexible, however there is a requirement to work on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clinical placements, workshops and palliative care education programs in Western Australia.
• Support the Coordinator and collaboratively deliver the Aboriginal health worker workshops and Cultural Awareness workshops and community engagement session throughout the state.
• Plan and support the coordination of the Aboriginal health worker clinical placements as outlined by National PEPA.
• Participate in program reporting and processes
• Foster partnerships with relevant Aboriginal health care providers across the state to strengthen and improve the delivery of Indigenous PEPA.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related field or demonstrated work experience in Aboriginal health-related sector
• Sound knowledge and understanding of WA Aboriginal communities and health services
• Broad knowledge and awareness of best practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities through respecting diversity, cultural values, lore of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during experiences such as the end-of-life journey (finishing up time)
• High level proficiency in the use of software applications, including Microsoft Suite
• Strong numeracy and data entry skills
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Current West Australian Driver’s License 
• 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

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 should be addressed to: PaSCE 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.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity you can contact our People and Culture team at *******@cancerwa.asn.au.

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.