Cancer Council Navigator

Cancer Council SA’s purpose is to reduce the rate and impact of cancer through best practice prevention, research and support services.  

We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years, and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of South Australia’s most trusted charity.

Our incredible people and our organisational values of care, integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. 

Together, we can all play a part in reducing the rate and impact of cancer.

Cancer Council Australia is enhancing its national Cancer Navigation Service to offer more ways for Australians affected by cancer to access trusted information, emotional support and connection to services – now and into the future.

Our vision is simple: to connect, inform and empower people impacted by cancer.

About the Team

Building on our well-established Cancer Connect Team, the Cancer Navigation Service acts as a key point of entry, connecting people to tailored support including healthcare professionals, specialist cancer organisations, in-language services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health services.

About the Role

As a Cancer Council Navigator, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based information and emotional support to people affected by cancer at any point along the cancer continuum.

This is a non-clinical navigation role, operating within approved frameworks and referral pathways.

Key responsibilities:

• provide person-centred emotional support
• screen for distress and supportive care needs
• refer to appropriate internal and external services
• provide trusted cancer information
• escalate risk appropriately
• support equitable access for diverse communities

About You

• relevant qualifications and experience in health, social or community services
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work with diverse communities
• willingness to work within evidence-based frameworks

Recent oncology experience is desirable but not mandatory. Professional registration is not required.

About the Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
• Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP, online wellness program, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career

How to Apply

This position is being offered as a part time, 0.6FTE ongoing opportunity. For more information, please contact Amanda Maple, Cancer Connect Team Leader at ******@cancersa.org.au or call (08) 82914***. Or you can view the position description

Applications close 10.00pm, Tuesday 15th September 2026

Cancer Council SA values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace to volunteer and work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups.

Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.

As a part of our recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may be required to undertake a medical assessment and/or Department of Human Services clearance. While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.