Search suggestions:

casual
no experience
retail
part time no experience
woolworths
part time
no experience required
pharmacist
admin
marketing
hospitality
sales
work from home
Adelaide
Melbourne
Queensland
Victoria
Sydney
New South Wales
Newcastle
Adelaide City Council
City of Belmont
Sunshine Coast Regional
Caboolture
City of Brisbane
Apply

Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator - location negotiable within NNSWLHD

Northern NSW Local Health District
New South Wales
1 day ago

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!


Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (95 weeks)
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ589640

Two temporary positions available with Cancer Institute NSW and Cancer Australia.

About the role


The Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator provides support, guidance and referral of Aboriginal clients, family members and carers to access timely and appropriate Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) services for cancer management.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

These are temporarily funded positions with the possibility of extension subject to additional funding.

The Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators will support, guide, and refer Aboriginal clients, family members and carers to access timely and appropriate services for cancer prevention and management utilising Optimal care pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.

The positions aim to improve access, equity, and health care for Aboriginal people with cancer, promoting patient centred care and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, facilitating 'closing the gap' between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cancer outcomes.

The roles will ensure care coordination for each person is informed by factors such as connection to land, gender, kinship, inter-generational trauma, family ties, language barriers and socio-economic issues.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.


Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
  • Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
  • Growth – access to professional and personal development
  • Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Manley on [email protected]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 31 July 2025

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.

Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook
#aboriginalhealth

Save Apply
Report job
Other Job Recommendations:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Liaison Officer

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Victoria
$65,363 - $81,755 a year
The College is committed to elevating healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities guided by...
3 hours ago

Aboriginal Health Practitioner/ Aboriginal Health Worker

Western Sydney Local Health District
Sydney, New South Wales
$66,372 - $84,042 a year
  • Be part of a health district committed to delivering better...
  • Being Female is a genuine occupational qualification for...
1 day ago

Aboriginal Patient Safety Project Officer

Clinical Excellence Commission
Sydney, New South Wales
  • Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres...
  • An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which...
1 day ago

Skin Cancer Screening Practitioner

Medibank
Western Australia
With over 1000 employees, our nurses, GPs and other amazing allied health professionals our focus is on improving healthcare...
3 hours ago

Sheriff Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Victorian Government
Victoria
$97,955 - $111,142 a year
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference If you require...
1 day ago

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Community

Edith Cowan University
Western Australia
$75,048 - $95,027 a year
This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the University is seeking...
3 weeks ago

Head of Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title

Water Corporation
Western Australia
  • Lead the Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title team
  • Support and develop a cohesive team of people to do their...
3 weeks ago

Remote Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer

Water Corporation
Western Australia
USD 93,249
  • Work within a dynamic, supportive & diverse team
  • Use your administrative & engagement skills to support...
3 weeks ago

Aboriginal Community Engagement Specialist

Water Corporation
Western Australia
USD 135,693
  • Salary of $135,693 plus 11.5% Super with co-contribution
  • Permanent opportunity with flexible working arrangements ...
3 weeks ago