Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator

Tamworth | Full-Time | 3-year Contract

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator to provide culturally safe, holistic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure care is accessible, respectful, and patient-centred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients and families in navigating the cancer care system.
• Provide cultural advocacy, ensuring services are safe and appropriate.
• Assist families with emotional, social, and practical needs.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, oncologists, allied health, and community programs.
• Build strong partnerships with hospitals, cancer services, and community members.
• Contribute to community education, prevention, and awareness activities.

About You

• 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 managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in cancer care is highly regarded, but not essential.
• This role may suit a Registered Nurse (RN), Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP), or Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW).

Why Join TAMS-AC?

• Be part of a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
• Help improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Supportive, community-focused team environment.
• Fixed-term 3-year contract with potential for extension.

How to Apply

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For more information, please contact Adam Fermor at adamf@tams.org.au