Cancer Support Officer

About the Organisation

The Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. With a focus on delivering culturally appropriate and holistic care, OVAHS provides a wide range of primary health services to meet the unique needs of our community.

We are committed to enhancing access to healthcare, empowering individuals, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment where community members feel respected, supported, and valued. Our passionate and skilled team of healthcare professionals work alongside community members to address both physical and mental health challenges while promoting preventative care, health education, and lifestyle initiatives.

At OVAHS, we believe in working with the community to strengthen and prioritise the social, emotional, and physical health of every individual. As part of a growing and dynamic organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and be a part of positive, long-term change in the community.

About the Opportunity

OVAHS is seeking a passionate Cancer Support Officer to join our dedicated team in Kununurra, WA. This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2027.

In this impactful role, you will support community-based education and engagement activities to increase awareness and prevention through cancer screening. Working collaboratively across community groups, environmental health teams, and healthcare professionals, you will help co-design and implement culturally safe initiatives to enhance awareness and prevention of cancer.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley by improving health literacy, strengthening care pathways, and supporting community-led solutions.

OVAHS offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in one of Australia’s most culturally rich and stunning regions.

Due to the nature of the Cancer Support Officer, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as per Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

OVAHS may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

About You

You are a motivated and community-minded person - your strengths lie in your ability to build relationships, engage communities, and deliver culturally safe and relevant health promotion strategies.

You will also demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding of cancer-related health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people.

Demonstrated experience in health promotion, community engagement, or public health.

Ability to design and deliver culturally safe, engaging health promotion initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including group facilitation and presentations.

Ability to work effectively with community members, Elders, health professionals, and external
stakeholders.

About the Benefits

OVAHS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. It offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with a large, multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, an audiologist, dietitian, mental health workers and a social support unit.

Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits to significantly increase the value of your overall remuneration package including

Specific benefits include:

Base Wage: $105,000 - $110,997 (dependent on Qualifications and experience) per annum pro rata + Super

5 weeks annual leave per year pa pro rata

Additional paid leave over the end of year closure period, as per leave policy

Annual flight allowance on 12 months of continued service

Accommodation allowance

Sociable hours (Mon-Fri office hours)

Salary packaging plus more!