Overview
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Health, Men's Health and a Dental Clinic. We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program and our Strong Indigenous Families program. As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
Responsibilities
The Cancer Support Officer position is responsible for providing day to day support and assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/families and community with navigating the health and community support systems involved in and around the cancer journey. This will involve stakeholder mapping, establishing referral pathways to support services and liaison with medical and non-medical staff.
Benefits
* Salary sacrificing options
* Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave)
Additional details
For Further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description. Please ensure your application includes:
* A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
* A cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies)
* Experience of working in the PHC setting, preferably in cancer care/cancer support environment.
* National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Clearance
* Current Northern Territory Driver's License
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 08 8972 9178 or email
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