Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Continuous Contract 

37.5 hours per week 

$77,688 - $86,424 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$97,913 - $107,830

Aboriginal Identified Position

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance 
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

About the role

The Cancer Support Officer is responsible for providing equitable and culturally responsive support to Aboriginal people, families, and communities throughout their cancer journey. The role focuses on providing practical, day to day assistance to navigate the often-complex health and community support systems. This includes working closely with both medical and non-medical professionals to ensure wrap-around support for clients and their families.

Who are we looking for?

Someone to fit our amazing team with the following essential requirements:

• Is of Australian Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Central Australian Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated experience working in community health, cancer services, or a related health or social service environment.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing support to Aboriginal clients and their families in a health care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families in Central Australia.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations when required.
• Current NT Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more position information please contact - Family Support Service Manager

Tony Corcoran on 0429 796 642 or [email protected]

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found