Aboriginal Cancer Coordinator

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: $36–$45/hr AUD

Salary Packaging (NFP)

Paid leave during Christmas/New Year

Inclusive team and culture

Job summary

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation seeks an Aboriginal Cancer Coordinator to provide culturally safe support for patients and families across Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega. You will navigate cancer pathways, advocate for culturally appropriate services, and coordinate care with local health teams in a fixed-term role through 30 June 2028.

You will work with nurses, GPs and specialists to ensure aligned, respectful care, and engage communities to raise cancer awareness and access to services in

Qualifications

• Qualifications in health, nursing, Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, social work, community services or similar.
• Experience in Aboriginal Health Advocacy or working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
• Understanding of cancer care pathways and patient navigation within community settings.
• Knowledge of telehealth applications in rural and remote healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients through the healthcare system to ensure timely cancer care.
• Assist patients in understanding treatment options and healthcare decisions.
• Provide emotional, social, and practical support to patients and families with cultural considerations.
• Advocate for patients within hospital and cancer services to ensure cultural safety.
• Facilitate access to Care on Country and telehealth services for rural communities.
• Coordinate referrals and support services across sites in Batemans Bay, Narooma, and Bega.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Community engagement

Cultural safety

Advocacy

Aboriginal health experience

ACCHOs experience

Cancer care experience

Telehealth knowledge

Education

Health-related qualification

Job description

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time fixed term position until 30 June 2028. This position is based in Batemans Bay NSW and provides the service across our three sites at Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega.

The Aboriginal Cancer Coordinator will provide culturally safe, holistic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. This role focuses on patient navigation, cultural advocacy, and improving access to quality cancer care by ensuring culturally appropriate services within community-controlled healthcare settings.

What you’ll be doing:

• Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients through the healthcare system, ensuring timely and appropriate cancer care.
  
• Assist patients in understanding treatment options, appointment, and self-determination in healthcare decisions.
  
• Provide emotional, social, and practical support to patients and their families, recognising the importance of cultural traditions and kinship.
• Advocate for patients’ needs within hospital, cancer services, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cultural safety.
  
• Facilitate access to ‘Care on Country’, telehealth services, and alternative care pathways for patients in rural and remote areas.
  
• Ensure culturally appropriate cancer care is provided at all stages, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.
  
• Assist in coordinating referrals to supporting services.
• Support families and kin in navigating the emotional and practical challenges of cancer diagnosis.
  
• Maintain / build strong partnerships with mainstream health services and community members.
  
• Collaborate with community to enhance cancer awareness and prevention efforts.
  
• Deliver or support community education services on cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options.
  
• Act as a cultural liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to foster trust and engagement in the cancer journey.
  
• Work closely with nurses, GPs, oncologists, allied health professionals, and cancer specialists to ensure a coordinated, culturally safe approach to care.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualifications in health, nursing, Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, social work, community services or similar (desirable).
  
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (desirable).
• Experience working within an AMS, ACCHO, or Indigenous health service (desirable).
  
• Strong understanding of the cultural, social, and health-related needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  
• Experience in Aboriginal Health and Advocacy.
  
• Understanding of cancer care pathways, treatment processes, and survivorship care.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) or Aboriginal Medical Services.
  
• Ability to engage and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in health-related matters.
  
• Experience working in cancer care services (desirable).
  
• Knowledge of telehealth services and their application in rural and remote healthcare (desirable).

What we offer:

• Remuneration: $36.00 to $45.00 (dependent on experience and qualifications) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.
  
• NFP Salary Packaging: save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal
  entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
  
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.
  
• Additional paid leave during the Christmas/New Year office closure period.

Closing date

Applications will be reviewed as they are received up to 4pm Friday, 4 September 2026.