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Job Location drjobs

Geraldton - Australia

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australias leading cancer charity working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together we support families affected by cancer when they need it most speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues empower people to reduce their cancer risk and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help were getting closer to a future without cancer. Its all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a health professional to join our Regional Education team. As Regional Education Officer you will initiate and promote cancer prevention and early detection strategies for the Mid West region.

Based in Geraldton this position is fulltime or parttime (minimum 0.6FTE) and ongoing and entails travel within the Mid West region.

What youll be doing:

  • Promote and provide information on cancer prevention and early detection strategies in the community.
  • Coordinate professional and public education events on cancer in your region.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the local media primary care professionals local governments and community organisations in your region.
  • Be the media spokesperson for Cancer Council WA in the MidWest region.
  • Identify resources and partnerships to support our relevant projects and initiatives.
  • Provide monthly reporting on activities carried out over your region.
  • Attend and participate in Regional Education Officers meetings as required.

About you

  • Tertiary qualification in a health area (health promotion education nursing) or a minimum of 2 years experience in a community development role
  • Knowledge of regional health services and issues is desirable
  • Knowledge of cancer control issues is desirable
  • Experience working with the media is desirable
  • Highly developed interpersonal verbal including public speaking and written communication skills
  • A National Police Clearance (required if successful)
  • Current West Australian Drivers Licence

Why work for Cancer Council WA

  • 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 workrelated circumstances assistance with career planning or working through challenging situations
  • Benefits of notforprofit 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: Regional Education 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.

For further information or a copy of the Position Description please email

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

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.

With a Reflection RAP and a commitment to closing the gap we encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.


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