Job Description

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing culturally safe, holistic, and community-driven primary health care to Ballina, Cabbage Tree Island, Byron Bay, Evans Head and surrounding communities.

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The Cancer Care Program operates under the NACCHO Improving First Nations Cancer Outcomes Program and aligns with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan and Closing-the-Gap Priority Reform areas. The program focuses on increasing cancer awareness and health literacy and improving participation in national and local cancer screening programs.

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**This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples**

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About the Role

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The Cancer Care Health Promotion Officer is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering culturally safe, community‐led cancer health promotion, screening engagement, and awareness initiatives.

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The role supports improved participation in breast, cervical, bowel and other screening programs, strengthens culturally safe care pathways, and contributes to data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.

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This position reports to the Cancer Care Coordinator and is a key workforce role funded under the NACCHO Cancer Program.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Cancer Health Promotion & Education
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- Deliver culturally safe cancer education sessions, workshops, and yarning circles.
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- Develop co‐designed communication campaigns and culturally appropriate resources.
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- Promote cancer awareness days, months, and community events.
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- Create plain‐language and visual health promotion materials.
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- Screening & Early Detection Support
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- Promote breast, cervical, bowel and other national screening programs.




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- Support SMS and phone outreach, recalls, and follow‐up engagement.
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- Assist with improving cancer‐related data entry, coding, and tracking.
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- Community Engagement & Partnerships
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- Facilitate community consultations through yarning circles, surveys, and workshops.
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- Present community feedback to governance groups and contribute to co‐design.
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- Participate in Communities of Practice and sector engagement.
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- Care Coordination & Pathways Support
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- Provide culturally safe engagement and navigation support across the cancer care continuum.
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- Assist with appointment reminders, follow‐ups, and transport liaison (within scope).
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- Provide warm referrals to internal and external services.
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- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
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- Contribute to NACCHO reporting requirements.
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- Support CQI activities and risk mitigation processes.
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- Assist with annual program summaries and infographics.
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- Compliance & Qualified Practice
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- Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and all mandatory checks.
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Qualifications & Experience Essential

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- Aboriginality (genuine occupational requirement under Section 14 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977).
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- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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- Understanding of cancer risk factors and national screening programs.
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- Experience facilitating group education sessions.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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- Current NSW Driver Licence.
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- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
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- Experience in cancer care, chronic disease, or care coordination.
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- Experience with data collection, reporting, and CQI processes.
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- Knowledge of NACCHO or ACCHO sector frameworks.
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📌 Cancer Care Health Promotion Officer (East Ballina)
🏢 Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service
📍 East Ballina