Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Cancer Support Coordinator.This position is well suited to someone with eligible registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a general registered nurse and possess a current practicing certificate, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities. 

Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia. 

Applications close 22 August 2025 This is fulltime limited tenure to June 30, 2027

Position Description

About the Opportunity

The Cancer Support Coordinator plays a key role in improving access to cancer screening, strengthening connections between community and health services, and supporting clients and families across the cancer continuum from screening and diagnosis through to treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Coordinate the implementation of the KWHB Cancer Program, ensuring alignment with NACCHO funding requirements, community priorities, and the Cancer Australia Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
• Lead cancer screening strategies across the region, including promotion of national programs (bowel, cervical, breast, lung), supporting uptake, and identifying and addressing local barriers to participation.
• Lead cancer screening strategies across the region, including promotion of national programs (bowel, cervical, breast, lung), supporting uptake, and identifying and addressing local barriers to participation.
• Coordinate workforce and stakeholder training, including staff development around the cancer journey, the National Cancer Screening Register, and culturally safe cancer communication strategies.

The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration of AHP - HCC 2 (negotiated based on skills, qualifications and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include: 

• Relocation & repatriation assistance
• Salary sacrificing of up to approximately $15k. 
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Daily travel allowance when working away from Katherine
• Thorough workplace training and orientation 
• Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
• Flexible work and leave options

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.

Additional Information:  

• If you would like to chat further about this opportunity, please contact our KWHB Human Resources Team by calling (08) 8971 9300 or emailing hr@kwhb.com.au
• The start date can be negotiated pending the requirements of the suitable candidate. 
• Find out more about working for Katherine West Health Board here.