At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects that improve cancer services using your lived experience and project management skills.
- Company: Join Grampians Health, a dedicated cancer service improvement network in Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, and access to fitness memberships.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by cancer while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification and over three years of relevant health sector experience required.
The predicted salary is between 48 - 49 $ per hour.
An exciting opportunity to become part of Victoria's only dedicated cancer service improvement network - the Grampians Integrated Cancer Service team! This position would ideally suit a candidate who has lived experience of cancer and project management with a passion for driving improvement.
The Integrated Cancer Services (ICS) operate across Victoria with the primary aim of improving the experiences and outcomes of those affected by cancer. The Victorian Cancer Action Plan 2020-2024 provides the overall strategic policy direction for ICS activities. GICS are one of nine teams within the VICS network.
Key Responsibilities
- Builds on the existing approach to consumer engagement through the well-established GICS Consumer Advisory Group to increase capacity and support the inclusion of lived experience throughout the GICS program of work including the recruitment and support of lived experience partners.
- Provide lived experience subject matter expertise and work alongside the GICS team to ensure the integration of lived experience perspectives in the context of cancer system reform.
- Provide advice around the design and co-production of services that are responsive to the identified areas for improvement incorporating lived experience insights to improve treatment and outcomes.
- Program management, coordination and evaluation of interventions aimed at integrating lived experience insights into service improvement activities.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field with more than three years of experience in health or a related sector (e.g. health promotion, education, community services, organizational management, project management).
- Lived experience as a person with cancer or carer for a person with cancer.
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and behaviour in leading successful change initiatives.
- Proven experience in developing, managing, and strengthening collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, health services, consumers, and external partners, supported by highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- A willing learner who is flexible and responsive to need with a commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Culture & Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities.
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays.
- Access to Fitness Passport membership.
- Staff rewards and recognition programs.
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
Project Lead - Lived Experience - Grampians Integrated Cancer Services in Ballarat employer: Grampians Health
Grampians Health Ballarat is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for those pursuing a career in intensive care medicine. With a strong commitment to professional development and flexible work arrangements, employees benefit from hands-on experience in a major training site affiliated with leading universities, while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Ballarat, Australia's most liveable city.
