Community Brain Cancer Navigator
3 days ago
This vital role is dedicated to providing responsive, patient-centered support to brain cancer patients diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in the Canberra region. Acting as a bridge between patients, families, healthcare providers, and service networks, you will ensure the highest quality support and guidance is delivered at every stage of the brain cancer journey—from diagnosis to bereavement.
Key Responsibilities include:
Patient and family support: Offer personalised information and care plans, empowering patients and families to actively participate in treatment decisions.
Home visits: Provide compassionate in-home support, including informal counselling, companionship, and practical assistance.
Education and empowerment: Simplify complex medical information, helping patients and families understand diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
Advance care planning: Assist patients and families with creating and finalising care plans, preparing them for future needs.
Bereavement support: Offer grounded, compassionate presence through end-of-life experiences, including support for death, funerals, and grief.
Referral coordination: Facilitate access to brain cancer-specific counselling, legal services, and pro bono resources.
The position is a joint collaborative between Peace of Mind Foundation, who manage and deliver the Community Brain Cancer Navigator program, and Australian Brain Cancer Foundation (ABCF). This role is made possible through the ABCF's Brain Cancer Support Team initiative and funded by its 13 Founding Partners. The role will be known in the Canberra community as the Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
A relevant tertiary qualification in a health/welfare related discipline
Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to working with people living with a life limiting disease
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of support and care planning in the disability services or cancer services arena
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing work tasks and work effectively to deadlines
Demonstrated computer literacy and understanding of electronic databases
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with service providers and identify appropriate services to meet client needs
Current ACT Driver's Licence
Why Join Us?
At Peace of Mind Foundation, you'll have the opportunity to work in a meaningful role that directly impacts the lives of brain cancer patients and their families. We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment and the chance to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to making a real difference in the brain cancer community.
The role is remote, incorporating home visits in the Canberra region with occasional interstate travel required.
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How to Apply
If you are a compassionate, driven professional with a strong commitment to supporting people with a serious diagnosis, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via seek OR send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation to by Friday 24th October 2025.
Join us in making a difference. Together, we can provide support and quality of life to those who need it most.
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