Regional & Equity Programs Co-Ordinator

Women’s Health Victoria is a statewide women’s policy, health promotion, advocacy and support service with a proud history of 30 years. We are an independent, feminist, not-for-profit organisation. We advocate and build system capacity for a gendered approach to health that reduces inequalities and improves health outcomes for women.

We offer excellent salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be involved in making a difference in the lives of Victorian women. 

About Counterpart

Counterpart is a state-wide Victorian Government funded service providing information and support services to women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people living with cancer. We are a community-based, supportive care service that has been supporting women living cancer for over 20 years. Our services are free and complement the medical system and other cancer support services by addressing practical and emotional issues.

The Regional and Equity Programs Coordinator will work with regional cancer support services and cancer wellbeing centres, the local community, and other Counterpart staff and volunteers to establish peer support in regional Victoria to meet the needs of women living with cancer. This role will also work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, LGTBQIA+ cancer support services, other services and organisations, to develop partnerships and identify how we can work to provide a welcoming, relevant, and safe service to better support underserved communities. They will undertake evidence informed health promotion and other project work to support the service to achieve its objectives. This role requires travel to various locations across regional Victoria and some overnight stays in these locations.

Your approach

As a passionate advocate for women’s health and gender equality, you are proactive, accountable (for self and others), people focused and inclusive. You are an effective communicator who actively shares ideas, information and resources to achieve positive outcomes.

As the Regional & Equity Programs Co-ordinator, you will operate within a supportive and structured environment and will need to be able to:    

• In consultation with staff, regional cancer services and organisation’s, and the local community, develop a plan to establish a regional peer support program with a new regional hub established each year for Victorian women living with cancer.
• Coordinate and deliver a regional peer support program with a new regional hub established each year in a different location across regional Victoria.
• Develop relationships with regional cancer services, cancer-specific organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, and LGTBQIA+ support services to support Counterpart to provide a more welcoming, relevant, and safe service to better support underserved communities.

If you are looking for a great role in an innovative, flexible and supportive, feminist environment, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of women and girls across Victoria, check out the position description below and get your application in.

A position description is available on our website:  https://whv.org.au/about/employment

Preferred start date as soon as possible.

To Apply

Please apply online at the Women’s Health Victoria’s employment portal -  https://whv.org.au/about/employment . 

Only applications who provide a cover letter and resume (of no more than 2 pages) through WHV portal will be considered.

Applications close: 10pm Thursday 4th April 2024

For any questions about the role please contact:

Cindy Van Rooy, Manager Counterpart
Email: *************@counterpart.org.au    
Ph: 03 8488 9***

All appointments require the right to live and work without restrictions in Australia and are subject to satisfactory police records, working with children’s check and reference checks.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values safety, diversity and flexibility.

Flexible working arrangements including some days working from home may be negotiated with your manager, dependent on service needs, as per WHV policies and Enterprise Agreement conditions.

WHV values genuine and meaningful inclusion. We recognise the benefit to our work and our culture brought by having a workforce that represents the rich diversity of our community. We support and encourage women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds to apply for this role, including but not limited to those living with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from migrant and refugee communities.

Please let us know if you require workplace modifications relating to the recruitment process and position so that we can discuss your needs, and the modifications that can be made, so that you can best demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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