About Cancer Council WA
Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. Through our work; we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, we speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, and people feel empowered to reduce their cancer risk.
Join our team – Help shape the future of cancer prevention and supportive care for Aboriginal peoples and communities.
Cancer Council WA is seeking an experienced Aboriginal* Programs Manager (identified 50d position) to lead meaningful, culturally grounded work that drives real change. In this role, you’ll influence programs, partnerships and organisational practice that aim to improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal people in WA.
You’ll join a purpose-driven, people-focused organisation where your expertise is valued and your impact is visible. Alongside the opportunity to make a genuine difference, you’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements, cultural leave, not-for-profit salary packaging (including a meal entertainment card), and additional gifted leave over the festive period.
You’ll help guide program delivery and support our team members to co-design and implement culturally safe, evidence-informed initiatives across cancer prevention, early detection and support. Working collaboratively, your efforts will help create meaningful impact from the ground up.
Working closely with our Cancer Prevention & Research and Supportive Care Directors you’ll play a key role in strengthening health outcomes in WA, by supporting programs and services to be accessible, culturally secure, and responsive to community needs.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help close the gap in cancer outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Based in Subiaco, this is a full-time position.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support organisational change to embed Aboriginal perspectives, knowledge and cultural safety in day-to-day work.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with communities, partners, and stakeholders.
- Turn insights and feedback into practical improvements for campaigns, services and policy.
- Support Cancer Council staff (including executive team and management to lead the delivery of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) initiatives and deliver clear, high-quality reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including the Aboriginal Advisory Group and Cancer Council WA board.
About you
Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal applicants only.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a strong connection to culture, and knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
- Be able to provide leadership, cultural and/or strategic advice.
- Highly developed ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Proven organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA.
- Positive approach to the workplace.
- Five plus years’ experience in a similar role, experience in management and supervision of team members OR a tertiary qualification in public health, health education, or related discipline.
How to apply for this role
If you feel this is the role for you, then click the “Apply” button without delay. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience match the key attributes of the role.
A yarning style interview process will be led by a representative from our Aboriginal Advisory Group.
Applications close Friday 19 June 2026 should be addressed to: Cancer Prevention & Research Director
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
For more information about the role or the Position Description please contact careers@cancerwa.asn.au.
We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.
Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
*Within Cancer Council WA, the term ‘Aboriginal’ is used in preference to ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’, in recognition that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Western Australia. No disrespect is intended to our Torres Strait Islander colleagues and community.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke and vape-free working environment.
