Since 2007 PICC has helped make Palm Island a better place to live. We are a not-for-profit, community-controlled company dedicated to creating a safer, stronger and more prosperous community.

Our workforce is over 200 strong and serves nearly all local residents of Palm Island, making PICC the second-largest employer on Palm Island.

We have a diverse range of roles available in allied health, medical, retail, hospitality, horticulture, social and community services, automotive repairs, business and administration. The skills and experience required to work for PICC is as diverse as our services, which means we may have a role for you regardless of your level of qualifications.

PICC employees have access to many opportunities for training, career development and gaining experience across the broad spectrum of roles on offer. We also offer a competitive salary and other employment benefits.

By working for PICC, you will be making a genuine difference to the Palm Island Community. If this interests you, we are interested in hearing from you.

Current positions available

Health Promotion Officer—Cancer Prevention, Bwgcolman Healing Service

One full-time position available

About the Bwgcolman Healing Service

The Bwgcolman Healing Service provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive, holistic healthcare aimed at addressing the physical, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Our services aim to improve health outcomes through the provision of high-quality health care, better access, health promotion, prevention, early intervention as well as timely access to tests and treatment. Further, we seek to ensure healthcare and services are delivered in a culturally safe way and that we aim to build life-long relationships with patients and community while supporting self-determination and empowerment.

About the role

PICC has received funding from NACCHO to enable better access to First Nations Cancer Screening. This role plays a lead in raising awareness of screening methods and access to same, the role also delivers education to encourage positive behaviour change by planning, developing, and delivering health promotion activities using a variety of resources and strategies. The programs and all resources will provide culturally safe and responsive cancer care, with the intention of increasing health literacy about cancer screening and adopting health promoting behaviours to prevent cancer.

A full list of duties, responsibilities and key performance indicators can be found in the Position Description attached at the bottom of this page. 

This role is offered on a contract to 31 July 2027 with the possibility of an extension dependent upon funding, and the salary rate is negotiable depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Selection criteria

Mandatory

1. Minimum of Certificate III Health Worker qualification with at least 3 years’ professional experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or medical facility.
2. Proven knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Experience in the delivery of health promotion services or demonstrated knowledge of the requirements for implementation of these programs.
4. Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, Cancer Screening Programs and referral pathways.
5. Ability to write and submit program reports to the funding body.
6. Ability to use data to drive continuous quality improvement activities.

Desirable

1. Experience working professionally in health and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled setting and working in community.
2. Awareness of issues affecting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
3. Community engagement experience with the ability to plan and deliver program initiatives and projects within dedicated timeframes to a range of audiences and to build relationships with stakeholders across a range of settings.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team whilst remaining flexible, resilient and open to learning.
5. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including the application and use of Microsoft Office programs, and knowledge of, or capacity to learn other PICC software systems.
6. Holds a current C-class Driver’s Licence (and maintain a current driving licence throughout the period of employment).
7. Possession of, or willingness to acquire, a First Aid Certificate.
8. Willingness to chaperone cancer patients to hospital appointments as required.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please e-mail your cover letter, résumé and a completed Employment Application Form to recruitment@picc.com.au.

For further information about this role, please contact the PICC People, Culture and Safety Department at recruitment@picc.com.au or (07) 4421 4300.

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 19 June 2026. 

Position Descriptions and Application Forms