Project Lead-Partnership to Culturally Safe Cancer Care Program | Warrnambool

Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part Time (64 hours per fortnight) Fixed Term Funded Position Until July 2028
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Administrative Grade 5
• Salary Range: $96, 570.76 - $106,759 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and experienced Project Lead to continue progressing the Healing Together Our Way initiative, a regional program focused on improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South West Victoria.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an important, community-focused initiative that aims to improve access to culturally safe cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and support. Working in partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), cancer services and local health providers, you will build on the work undertaken to date to strengthen partnerships, support the implementation of a culturally responsive model of care, and drive sustainable improvements in cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Primarily based at SWH Warrnambool, additionally you will collaborate with Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative, Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation, Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service and key health services across the region.

As Project Lead, you will play a key role in coordinating the initiative, supporting Aboriginal Cancer Support Officers, strengthening collaboration between services and communities, and ensuring the project continues to respond to community priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing coordination, governance and delivery of the Healing Together Our Way
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal organisations, cancer services and regional health providers.
• Progress the development, implementation and embedding of a culturally safe, Aboriginal-led model of cancer care.
• Coordinate and support Aboriginal Cancer Support Officers across the region.
• Facilitate tailored workforce training and community education to improve cultural safety and cancer awareness.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and support long-term sustainability.
• Foster strong relationships between health services and Aboriginal communities to improve access to culturally responsive cancer care.

What you bring

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health or related field.
• Experience working within the healthcare system, including primary and acute care settings.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and their application in healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated project management, project coordination or service development experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver initiatives, manage competing priorities and achieve agreed outcomes within established timeframes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and project documentation.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A commitment to culturally safe and responsive healthcare, and the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to travel across the region as required.

Desirable

• Existing connections with, or an understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in South West Victoria.
• Experience or knowledge of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and support services.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

For further information or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Andrea Janes - Director Cancer Services on (03)55644142 or  ajanes@swh.net.au

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 November 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. With the appropriate classification of Administrative Grade 5.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au