Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Manager

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Manager 

Part-time 0.8 FTE role 

• Have a meaningful impact on the community
• Drive positive change in cancer health and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Part-time hybrid mix of working from home and in the office working between VCCC Alliance (Parkville) and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (Collingwood)
•  Supportive, collaborative team environment with a clear vision and inspiring strategic direction

We are looking for a dynamic program/project manager who is experienced and passionate about advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and care within the cancer sector.

Please note: We strongly encourage only those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position to ensure an Aboriginal-led approach to the program of work.

About the opportunity

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Manager role will be involved in developing and then delivering project activities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer care and control program, supporting the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumer and community voices into program work. 

In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders, such as the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), Department of Health Victoria, and Cancer Australia, to improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by ensuring research aligns to the marra ngarrgoo marra goorri Aboriginal Research Accord, is guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumer and community voices, and ensures best practice educational principles of equity, access and co-design.

You will enjoy being the key contact to develop culturally appropriate strategies and drive outcomes, navigating complexities and project managing initiatives to ensure positive impact.

Responsibilities include:

Project management

In project managing existing and new project objectives, key responsibilities include:

• Project manage existing and new project deliverables and milestones in close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver agreed project milestones and activities, such as organising project workshops, meetings with external partners, and other project-related activities, according to the agreed budget and timelines.
• Identify opportunities and grow the VCCC Alliance’s program of work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Care and Control, aligned with agreed strategic goals.
• Monitor and proactively initiate communication on progress and issues and assist in maintaining project timelines and scope.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide guidance on all community consultation activities to ensure effective and respectful community consultation.
• Attend and participate in relevant and regular meetings at both VCCC Alliance and VACCHO
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, meetings, events, and teleconferences about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program of work; organise agendas and minutes.
• Coordinate the inclusion of consumers in program development and throughout the program cycle to leverage valuable perspective and input. 

About you

You will have proven experience in collaborative program management and relationship-building experience. You will:

• Have substantial experience working within Aboriginal communities and mainstream health organisations.
• Proven experience fostering culturally appropriate engagement, advocacy, and awareness-building initiatives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills: adept at prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and employ project management frameworks to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate change initiatives and community consultations, employing a mix of diverse requirements.
• Be required to manage sensitive information, remain impartial and outcome-focused, and communicate effectively with all parties.
• Be proficient in utilising Microsoft Office suite and hybrid meeting technologies and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
• Hold a tertiary qualification and/or have significant experience in health promotion, public health, education, health and/or medical research, community development or a relevant area in social science.
• Have proven experience in project management and/or demonstrated experience delivering projects that work within tight time frames and budgets.

About the VCCC Alliance

Despite having some of the best cancer outcomes in the world, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death and disease burden in Victoria. The VCCC Alliance is a joint venture of academic, research and clinical member institutions working together to change that. 

We do this in alliance with our 10 joint venture members who, to name a few, include Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, WEHI, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Western Health – for more detailed information visit our About Us page. 

Through the VCCC Alliance, we are collaborating and working to improve systems, educational offerings, equity and inclusion in cancer research and prevention to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into better outcomes for all people affected by cancer across Victoria.

What’s on offer

VCCC Alliance offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and development, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, hybrid in-office and working from home model with laptop and ergonomic reimbursements provided for your home set up;
• Family-friendly workplace with flexible hours available;
• 15 days personal / carer’s leave;
• Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging and tax-free meals/accommodation card;
• Supportive small-team environment with clear vision and inspiring strategic direction.
   

VCCC Alliance values

United: we connect and support to empower sustainable change
Respectful: we are respectful of each other and the cancer community and accountable for our contribution
Bold: we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate
Patient-centred: we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do
For all: we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian
 

Equity and inclusion

The VCCC Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification, and victimisation.

The VCCC Alliance makes decisions on employment, engagement, promotion, and reward based on merit. We are committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, contractors, appointees, secondees, volunteers and partners with a safe, respectful, and rewarding environment. This commitment is set out in more detail in the VCCC Alliance Equal Opportunity Policy and Bullying Prevention Policy.

NB: VCCC Alliance relies on both the exceptions in employment and special measures under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) to proactively promote substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Therefore, we strongly encourage only those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

Contact for enquiries:

For further information regarding the role, please contact Dr Lesley McKarney, Senior Manager, Health Equity: [email protected]

Secondment: To enhance relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are encouraged to contact Chris Morton, Head of People & Culture, at [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable secondment arrangement.

To apply:

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency to be considered.  As VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.

As VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement unless exempt.

To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description.

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Closing Date: All applications must be lodged via Ethical Jobs by the close of business on Sunday 6th October 2024

Applications may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found prior to the date.