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Cancer Health Promotion Officer

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service · Ballina, New South Wales, AU

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing culturally safe, holistic, and community‑driven primary hea...

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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. 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. **This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples** About the Role: 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. 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. This position re...