Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated professional to support patients and families in navigating the cancer care system.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centred care, improving outcomes for individuals affected by cancer.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support patients and families in accessing services and modelling pathways in the cancer care system.
* Provide cultural advocacy to ensure services are culturally safe and appropriate.
* Assist families with emotional, social, and practical needs.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve cancer care delivery.
* Promote community education, prevention, and awareness activities.
Requirements:
* Strong understanding of the cultural, social, and health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Experience in Aboriginal health or advocacy roles.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex health information simply and respectfully.
* Organised, adaptable, and confident in managing competing priorities.
* Collaborative, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.