NSW Government

NSW Quitline Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer - Identified

🔍 St Leonards, Cancer Institute NSW | Sydney

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Project Officer
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Cancer Institute Division
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REQ643831 Requisition #

NSW Quitline Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer - Identified (ID: REQ633850)

 

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards


Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Thursday, 5 March 2026
 

  • Use your community engagement skills to improve knowledge of the harms of smoking and vaping and awareness of the NSW Quitline service in Aboriginal Communities across NSW 
  • Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW 
  • This is an identified recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role. 

     

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!


Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state. 

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW. 

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).


About the Opportunity
The NSW Quitline Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal communities to promote smoking and vaping cessation services and influence and drive utilisation of the Aboriginal Quitline service. This role will work with the Quitline Operational Manager and Counsellors to ensure a culturally sensitive and high-quality service is provided to Aboriginal peoples. 

You will have sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture and current social and community issues affecting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW, as well as demonstrated understanding of the determinants of health and the impact of health systems on equity and outcomes for Aboriginal people in NSW. 

Your previous experience in Aboriginal health, along with your verbal communication skills are essential to the role, as is a professional can-do-attitude, ability to effectively collaborate and work as a team player. 


For your application to be considered

To submit your application, please provide:

  • Your resume (maximum five pages)
  • A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description


Essential Requirements

  • This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander role and applicants must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 
  • Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline such as health, and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience. 
  • Sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture and current social and community issues affecting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW and demonstrated understanding of the determinants of health and the impact of health systems on equity and outcomes for Aboriginal people in NSW. 
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and work with Aboriginal organisations, a diverse range of stakeholders and community to achieve effective outcomes and deliverables. 
  • Must have a current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 Licence acceptable). 

If successful for interview candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel. 


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Additional Information 

  • NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
  • This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.


Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Dr Kahren White on Kahren.White@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8374 3596 if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au know within 24 hours of being invited to interview if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. 

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