Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Nov 2021
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane
Reducing 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 are dynamic, outcome-focused and responsive to community needs, committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence in all activities. All employees and volunteers from CCQ, through their work, are actively involved in cancer control.
The Financial Counsellor works within the Financial and Legal Programs team, part of the Cancer Support and Information team, and reports to the Manager, Financial and Legal Programs. This role is primarily responsible for delivering Cancer Council Queensland’s financial counselling program for those affected by cancer and who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of their diagnosis and treatment.
The role involves the administration and delivery of the Financial Counselling Program via the provision of telephone-based intake, financial screening, assessment and triage of referrals into the program, as well as the provision of tailored and appropriate support.
This role is permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week).
To be successful in this role you must have proven experience as a Financial Counsellor. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and will be professional and customer service focused
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Highly Desirable:
Cancer Council Queensland is a growing community-based organisation offering employees flexible work arrangements, salary packaging opportunities, and a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.
Applications including current resume and cover letter are required and should be addressed to:
Manager, Financial and Legal programs
Cancer Council Queensland
For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:
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 provide a current National Police Certificate.
Cancer Council Queensland will contribute to equality and reconciliation by encouraging applications and inquiries for employment opportunities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.