Health content officer - health literacy and cancer information (st leonards)

Health Content Officer - Health Literacy and Cancer Information

Employment Type: Part Time - Exempt for 24 months

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney

Requisition ID: REQ541875

Where you'll be working

The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government's cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

What you'll be doing

The Cancer System Enablers team in the Cancer Services and Information Division is responsible for the delivery of web‐based resources used by healthcare providers, patients and other health agencies and organisations. Within this team, the Health Literacy and Cancer Information team provides information on the Institute's website to support people affected by cancer, and on the Canrefer website to support the referral of people with a cancer diagnosis to relevant cancer specialists.

Working within a team environment, use clinical knowledge and understanding of the needs and concerns of people affected by cancer, to develop current resources and review and update current resources. Liaise with people affected by cancer and health professionals in the co‐development of resources and to maintain the accuracy and currency of website content.

Remuneration and Benefits

• 5% superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave pro rata (plus 17.5% leave loading)
• 10 days sick leave pro rata
• Generous Flexible Working practices
• Fitness Passport: membership card for NSW government employees that gives you and your family unlimited access to 400+ gyms and other facilities at one low price.
• Novated car leasing arrangement
• Salary sacrificing to superannuation

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in nursing with experience working in oncology/cancer services or equivalent clinical qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills related to oncology with clinical experience in oncology/haematology.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and processes within NSW health system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, and sound judgement.

Pre-screening Questions

• Please outline your experience in providing information to people affected by cancer, and an example of when you have contributed to enhancing the information available for a particular individual or group of patients, carers or their families.
• Please provide details of any work you have been involved in related to the development of website, print or other resources for people affected by cancer or for health professionals.

Applications Close

Sunday, 26th January 2025 at 11:59PM

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.