For 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and improve the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to reduce the burden of cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer, through research, patient care, prevention and early detection. We support the cancer community with integrity, agility, and a deep sense of belonging.
We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence. Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers support the cancer community with integrity, agility and a deep sense of belonging. Each day we are committed to working towards our vision for a cancer-free future.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that working for Cancer Council Queensland to be a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with many employee benefits such as extra paid days off and working from home options. We aim to provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member

About the role

You will be a part of the CCQ’s Cancer Counselling Service, delivering telehealth psychosocial interventions to people affected by cancer and their families.

This role also contributes to the review of Cancer Council resources and the delivery of workshops and presentations on the psychosocial impact of cancer, including but is not limited to stress management and relaxation.

This role is 22.5 hours working across three days based in Cancer Council Queensland’s Brisbane office.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications or greater than 5 years experience in oncology.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in the delivery of telephone and/or and face to face patient counselling interventions.
• Understanding of the psychological impact of cancer on individuals and families and knowledge of cancer treatment decisions and side effects.
• Professional and motivated, self-driven, and reliable.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team on collaborative research projects with both internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, patients and their families.

Desirable Skills

• Research experience in the context of behavioural science, psycho-oncology or other research projects.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives.

Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Annual Leave Loading– 17.50%
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Two paid Wellbeing days per year
• One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
• Professional Development Allowance
• Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
• Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
• Cancer Council Retail shop discount

How to apply

Applications including a current resume and cover letter are required and should be addressed to: People (Employment) Team, Cancer Council Queensland.

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

Please be advised, CCQ has mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations from the 15th of December 2021 for all CCQ employees as per the ‘Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction’, issued by Queensland’s Chief Health Officer. To be considered for this role, you will need to provide visual evidence in the interview process which shows you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Cancer Council Queensland will contribute to equality and reconciliation by encouraging applications and inquiries for employment opportunities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.