Aboriginal Care Coordinator (Health Manager Level 1) - Cancer Services "Mawa Yana" (To take hold and walk)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to 30 June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,682.93 - $2,238.92 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ650828
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
This is a SLHD wide service providing support for patients receiving care & treatment at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
The Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator will perform a liaison role: supporting, guiding, and referring Aboriginal clients, family members and carers to access timely and appropriate SLHD services for cancer prevention and management.
The position aims to improve access, equity, and health care for Aboriginal people with cancer, promoting a patient-centred care and patient-led approach to health and wellbeing. The role works to ensure care coordination for each person is informed by cultural considerations such as connection to land, gender, and kinship. The role also involves building and strengthening relationships with the local Aboriginal community and Aboriginal organisations.
The position will work alongside the existing Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator, Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator and Aboriginal Liaison Officers.
SLHD is committed to supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal staff and the Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator will receive regular cultural supervision, regular clinical supervision, and debriefing as needed, particularly during sorry business and significant events.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Hold qualifications in Aboriginal primary health care or other health related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated active involvement and ‘lived experience’ in the local Aboriginal community, with a deep understanding and commitment to improving the health issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Eleanor Romney on 0428 839 012 or via email at Eleanor.Romney@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 12 April 2026
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