• Join Canteen and help young people affected by cancer in a caring and compassionate team culture
• Make a difference by impacting the lives of young people affected by Cancer.
• Be a part of an inspiring, purposeful and transformative team culture.
• Based in Melbourne
• $80,000 + super and benefits

About us

Canteen and Cancer Hub acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.
Canteen, Camp Quality and Red Kite (Alliance Partners) are working together to provide Cancer Hub – a digital hub to help families impacted by cancer more easily access the practical and emotional support they need, when they need it. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are now seeking a Cancer Navigator to join our Cancer Hub team where you will be responsible for helping families access the practical support needed to reduce some of the burden bought about by a cancer diagnosis.

A core part of this role will be responsible for advocating on behalf of our families and fostering connections between Camp Quality, Canteen, Red Kite and other stakeholders.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together, collectively, in an inspiring and positive way. Being a part of our team offers you a rewarding, purposeful and genuine experience, with endless opportunities. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Deliver Cancer Navigation: Provide high quality, evidence-based cancer navigation support to young people and families impacted by cancer.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and contribute to key stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with all services under Cancer Hub, Alliance Partners and other stakeholders to ensure young people and families receive access to the support that best meets their needs.
• Team Collaboration and Program Development: Collaborate and consult with peers across Cancer Hub/Canteen/Alliance; sharing practice through teaching and learning opportunities; contributing to team projects and overall development of the service.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing (Allied Health)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering case management and/or clinical intervention within child, youth or health focused settings.
• Experience creating and maintaining relationships with sector partners such as hospitals, health and community services, education and not-for-profit professionals.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting.
• Experience with working in a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with staff from different departments (internal and external) and working within a remote team.
• Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem solving, negotiation and crisis management
• Outstanding communication skills and a natural ability to connect
• A compassionate values-based approach

*Due to the nature of Canteen and Cancer Hubs work, you will be required to (very) occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Do not delay in applying as we will be reviewing applications periodically during this time. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
  • Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
  • Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
  • Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.