Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator – Project Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part time until September 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ600412  

Applications Close: Wednesday, 10th September 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria

About the role

As the Aboriginal Cancer Care Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Cancer Care Coordinator to design and deliver a Model of Care toolkit that is culturally safe, practical, and responsive to community needs. You will contribute to service improvement by mapping pathways, strengthening collaboration between health providers and Aboriginal communities, and helping to identify strategies that reduce barriers to care.

This position is not just about patient support – it is also about project planning, resource development, and system-level improvements to ensure Aboriginal patients and families are cared for in ways that respect culture and community.
 
Your impact

• Support the Cancer Care Coordinator in designing and implementing the Aboriginal Cancer Care Model of Care toolkit.

• Undertake project planning, coordination, and reporting to support service development.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, health providers, and Aboriginal communities to identify gaps and co-design solutions.

• Strengthen partnerships to improve integration of culturally safe cancer care services.

• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of cancer care pathways for Aboriginal patients and families.

Why join us?

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll make a meaningful difference in your community while enjoying:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible staff)

• Salary packaging up to $11,600 + novated leasing

• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships

• Staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• A cultural connection to Tamworth and the surrounding Aboriginal community.

• Knowledge of Aboriginal health services and the barriers Aboriginal people may face when accessing care.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting project coordination, health program planning, or service development.

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in health, social science, or community service.

• Ability to provide advice and resources for staff to maximise the effective use of the Model of Care toolkit in practice, education, and service delivery.

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For role related queries or questions contact Clarissa Robertson on Clarissa.McIlwain@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for applicants

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, culturally safe and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Stepping Up website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal applicants through the recruitment process: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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