Survivorship Programs Coordinator

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Cancer Council is the only charity to help people from the point of diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship. We are proud to have served the community for 90 years and have an enviable reputation as one of South Australia’s most trusted charities. Our purpose is brought to life by our pillars—prevention, research and support—with clear outcomes to enable the success of our people.

Our incredible people and our organisational values of care, integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We value building meaningful partnerships to enable greater reach and better outcomes for the community we serve, and recognise and celebrate the wonderful role our donors, volunteers and partners play in delivering on our purpose.

Location:

202 Greenhill Road, Eastwood, SA, 5063

Job Category:
Community Services and Development

Cancer Council SA’s vision is for a cancer‑free future. To achieve this, we are committed to reducing the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians through best‑practice prevention, research and support and this is a team effort.

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 SA’s most trusted charity.

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

About the Team

The Information and Support unit is responsible for a range of programmes and services to advance the provision of supportive care for people affected by cancer. Programmes aim to minimise the impact of cancer and/or improve quality of life.

About the Role

The Survivorship Programs Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Healthy Living after Cancer Program, which focuses on improving the psychological and physical wellbeing for people living with or after cancer.

Working closely with the Support and Wellbeing Programs Coordinator, this role will liaise with partner organisations and key stakeholders, developing effective working relationships to explore opportunities to grow and develop sustainable support programmes, in both metropolitan and regional South Australia.

Other duties will support delivering evidence‑based cancer support programmes within the Information and Support team.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in health, health promotion, education or community development, with a minimum of three years relevant post‑graduate experience.
• Experience in coordinating projects, with ability to critically appraise, evaluate and re‑design programmes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated experience in dealing with complex emotional concerns.
• Ability to network and well‑developed stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self‑motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise task and reliably achieve objectives.
• Sound knowledge of cancer control issues and the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals, families and communities.

The role is being offered as a part time, 0.4

FTE, fixed‑term contract (12 months). We offer flexibility in times and days to be worked.

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 programme which includes EAP, online wellness programme, flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions.
• A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Jen Rose, Wellbeing Programs Lead (08)  or email jrose.au. You can view the position description here.

Applications close 10.00pm, Wednesday, 21 January 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…