Who we are

Cancer Council is the only charity that works across every area of cancer, from research to prevention and support. Every day, we support people affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer.

Cancer Council ACT has been advocating for Canberrans living with cancer for almost 50 years. We are a group of passionate healthcare professionals and operational staff who are dedicated to a cancer-free future for the nation’s capital.

Together, it’s all of us against cancer.

Who we’re looking for

Cancer Council ACT (CCACT) is seeking a health professional with a passion for supporting the community, and a commitment to providing counselling services to people who are experiencing cancer, their family and friends.

In this role, you will be part of a small team engaging with clients, regional medical and allied health professionals, to improve the mental health care services in the ACT. This role will interact directly with clients providing one on one counselling sessions as well as providing support to the range of other client services CCACT provides.

Joining the Supportive Care team, you will:

• Provide evidence based non-clinical therapeutic counselling support to people impacted by cancer (face to face, by phone or online, to individuals or couples).

• Provide evidence based non-clinical therapeutic counselling support to groups of people impacted by cancer.
• Maintain client records and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of our support programs.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of the range of government and non-government services offered across the ACT as well as external programs and resources relevant to the effective provision of cancer support services.

• Perform the CCACT Liaison role at cancer treatment centres in the ACT as a point of contact for people affected by cancer, providing support services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cancer support programs and services.
• Represent CCACT at events/fundraisers, expositions and through local schools and community venues to promote and increase awareness of cancer support and services in the ACT.
• Engage with people experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment through delivering the CCACT Wig Service.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our values, with an interest in the work that we do. We will highly value applicants who have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field, including registered nurse, counselling or social work - with oncology experience preferred.
• Experience in working in the community / charity sector, health promotion or education.
• Strong community/stakeholder engagement and communication skills that promote effective partnerships and a supportive team approach.
• Willingness to pitch in and help with public events and programs where needed.
• A shared desire to help our organisation respectfully engage with the LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability in Canberra.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Vulnerable People check.

Questions?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please don’t email it, as we don’t want to miss it! However, if you have any questions about this role, or the work of Cancer Council, please contact:

Mark Ginswick

Chief Operating Officer

[email protected] using the subject line: Cancer Support Coordinator - Counselling enquiry via EthicalJobs.

02 6260 319