About Cancer Council WA
Cancer Council WA is Western Australia's leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we're getting closer to a future without cancer. It's all of us against cancer.
The opportunity
Are you driven to help people when they need it most? As a Cancer Support Coordinator, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to Western Australian's affected by cancer and their families. You'll assess clients needs, connect them with essential services and support networks, and guide them through their cancer journey with practical information and emotional support.
Be part of a role that promotes awareness of essential services, strengthen community connections, and ensures no one faces cancer alone. If you're motivated by helping others and want a role where your skills genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you
Based in Geraldton, this position is a permanent part-time position across 3 days (0.6 FTE)
What you'll be doing:
• Deliver, coordinate, and support evidence-based psychosocial programs, ensuring services remain responsive to client needs.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and assist in the development and rollout of new initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration and program impact.
• Represent Cancer Council WA at community events, sector forums, and meetings to raise awareness and advocate for services.
• Support volunteer engagement, including recruitment, onboarding, management, and ongoing development of skilled volunteers.
• Assess and provide emotional, social, and practical support to individuals, families, and communities, ensuring access to relevant information and resources.
• Promote and increase awareness of services within the community through outreach, engagement, and visibility initiatives.
• Collect, maintain, analyse, and report program and community data to inform service delivery and improvement.
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field (e.g. nursing, allied health, social work), with current registration with a nationally recognised professional body
• Experience in client psychosocial assessment, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Understanding the needs of cancer patients and their communities
• Knowledge of cancer prevention, screening, risk factors, and early detection (desirable)
• Post-graduate counselling or communication skills training and experience (desirable)
• Min 2 years' post graduate experience in oncology or palliative care (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with well-developed relationship management capabilities
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant databases
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive and proactive attitude in the workplace
• Ability to provide (or willingness to obtain) a National Police Clearance
• Current WA Driver's Licence
Why work for Cancer Council WA?
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.
How to apply for this role
If you feel this is the role for you, then click the "Apply" button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.
Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026 should be addressed to: Cancer Support Services Senior Coordinator
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact
We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.
Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke and vape- free working environment.