About Us

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

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

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

About the role

This is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours/week).

About you

The Manager, 13 11 20 Counselling Practice is responsible for leading the delivery, development and performance of Cancer Council Queensland 13 11 20 cancer Information and support service to provide evidence-based information, support and referral to clients, caregivers, families, health professionals and the general public.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organisational and planning skills. You will bring to the role strategic thinking, excellent communication skills with an understanding of the issues faced by and a strong focus on clients affected by cancer.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential Skills:

• Qualifications in Nursing or Allied Health
• Registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or respective professional body
• Strong experience in management of a team, in a health care environment or health contact centre
• Proven ability to effectively manage and work with teams of health professionals to maximise productivity
• Proven ability to develop and maintain constructive professional networks
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including professional written communication
• Proven ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative

Desirable:

• Experience in or a post-graduate qualification in Oncology is desirable
• Financial management skills and experience

Your Leadership Contribution

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• 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

Meet Our People

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpgzslK26g

https://cancerqld.org.au/careers/meet-our-people/cancer-support-information/

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.

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

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

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