Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator

Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator

Aboriginal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

The Cancer Care Coordinator is a regional position responsible for working with the Regional Primary Health Care Services across Maari Ma's region, to provide culturally safe, holistic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.

The position works as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising between referring GP and specialists, providing practical support with a focus on patient education to support self-management, care navigation, family support and promotion of recovery. The position works collaboratively with the range of service providers involved in patient care, to ensure culturally appropriate services are provided.

Salary up to $95,268 gross per annum plus super (dependent on qualifications and years of experience)

To be successful you will need:

· Cultural Knowledge and Connection:

o   Strong understanding of the cultural, social, and health-related needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

· Experience in Aboriginal Health and Advocacy:

o   Proven experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in navigating the healthcare system.

o   Understanding of cancer care pathways, treatment processes, and survivorship care.

· Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

o   Ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

o   Effective communication skills to advocate for patients and influence culturally safe practices in cancer care settings.

· Community Engagement and Collaboration:

o   Ability to engage and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in health-related matters.

· Organisational and Coordination Skills:

o   Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex healthcare pathways.

o   Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to challenges in cancer care coordination.

o   Ability to work both independently and within a dynamic multidisciplinary team

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they apply to the prevention and management of chronic disease.

· Demonstrated ability to share your skills and knowledge and teach Aboriginal Health Worker Trainees in the workplace.

· Computing skills relevant to the position and competent in the use of information and communication technology including Microsoft Word, email and internet applications and the ability to quickly acquire skills in other applications.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER 2025

APPLY ONLINE AND FURTHER INFORMATION - please go to the "Working with us" page of our website.

TO DISCUSS the role please contact Kendy Rogers, Executive Manager Regional Primary Health Care on or email

Maari Ma offers a great range of benefits including:

· Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

· weeks paid annual leave per year

· Christmas Closure including additional paid leave to cover the period (4 days)

· Public holidays off

· Paid accrued day off (up to 12 per year)

· Flexible leave accrual

· Generous Salary Packaging, standard up to $15,900 per year. Plus access to SP Novated Leasing, Meal and Accommodation card and Remote Area Benefits – full benefits go to the employee.

· Supported advanced education and training and excellent personal development opportunities

· Access to use our accredited health care service for you and your family (conditions apply).

· Annual Enterprise Agreement wage increases.

About Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation

Maari Ma Health is an Aboriginal community-controlled regional health service that has been providing a quality service to the Aboriginal people of far western New South Wales for more than 30 years and employs approx. 140 people within the region.

The Location – Broken Hill, NSW

We are proud to live and work on Paakintji country.

Broken Hill, the Oasis of the Outback is a vibrant regional city full of history, culture, and community. This unique town is a living time capsule where rich Aboriginal heritage and culture blends with a thriving modern art scene — all set against a dramatic outback landscape of red earth, big skies, and endless horizons.

Broken Hill is ideal for individuals, couples, and families alike, with access to quality childcare, primary and secondary schools, and TAFE education. The town also offers a warm and welcoming community, affordable living, and a relaxed pace of life.

On your doorstep, you'll find spectacular national parks, culturally significant sites, lush rivers and lakes, native wildlife, and iconic outback towns waiting to be explored.

Getting here is easy – Broken Hill Airport is serviced by Qantas and Rex, with daily flights to and from Sydney and Adelaide. Prefer to drive? Adelaide is just a 5-hour road trip away.

All Maari Ma Health employees are required to:

· have a cleared NSW Working with Children Check.

· undertake a National Police Check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily stop you from being employed.  We will talk with you about it privately.

Maari Ma Health is a Child Safe Organisation and has a smoke free workplace policy and immunisation policy.

Maari Ma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we live, and we pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and emerging.