About Cancer Council WA

At Cancer Council Western Australia, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a cancer free future. We work with our community to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, every minute, every hour, every day. We do this through advocacy, research, prevention programs, and providing support to people affected by cancer.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for you to join the Statewide Support Services team. As a Cancer Support Coordinator, you will provide support services to assist people in the Great Southern region affected by cancer.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and provision of emotional, social and practical support to individuals, families and communities affected by cancer
• Assist in the delivery of support programs
• Ensuring your surrounding community has access to our latest information
• Promoting and increasing awareness of our support services in the region
• Building and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Developing and managing a team of skilled support Volunteers in the region
• Maintaining, collecting, analysing and reporting on data for the region

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Health or Allied Health, desirably registered with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency or equivalent body
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• A National Police Clearance
• Experience in client/patient assessment with the ability to provide immediate support and appropriate referral in relation to client needs
• Well-developed relationship management and communication skills
• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key community stakeholders and the ability to expand existing networks as well as identify and establish new networks
• The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Ability to work autonomously whilst being a member of a state-wide team
• Experience in providing support to people diagnosed & living with cancer is desirable
• Have a positive approach to the workplace
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.

How to apply for this role

If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply Now” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.

Applications should be addressed to: Cancer Support Services Manager

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With a Reflection RAP, and a commitment to “closing the gap” we encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.