About Us

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 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

This is a great opportunity to use your knowledge of palliative care delivery, health system navigation and the Queensland palliative care sector, in a telephone-based role, speaking to Queenslanders seeking palliative care information, advice and support.

PalAssist is a Queensland wide online and telephone service that is free for anyone who has a life limiting illness or condition, and/or their families and carers, available 7am-7pm, 7 days a week. We provide accurate information, referral advice and compassionate support to those dealing with any life-limiting or terminal illness.

PalAssist is operated by a team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals. We understand that every person’s journey is different and offer individualised support and advice to our clients. PalAssist is funded by Queensland Health and provided by Cancer Council Queensland.

The Advisor, PalAssist is responsible for supporting the service delivery of PalAssist, a free Queensland-wide online and telephone service that provides accurate information, referral advice and compassionate support to those dealing with a life limiting or terminal illness; their families, friends and caregivers; in addition to providing information and support to health professionals.

The PalAssist service operates between 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. This part-time position (19.25 hours/week) provides an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate health professional to support clients with a life limiting illness or condition, their families and carers.

Rotational Rostered hours will be between 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week.

This role is a fixed-term contract, part-time position (38.5 hours per fortnight).

About you

To be successful, you must have a tertiary qualification in nursing or allied health and equivalent experience or post graduate qualifications in palliative care, Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration or membership of respective professional body.

You will have experience in providing psychosocial care to people with a life limiting or terminal illness, including cancer, and health system navigation throughout Queensland.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Qualifications in Nursing or Allied Health
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration or membership of respective professional body.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, or post graduate qualifications, in Palliative Care.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence is required.

Desirable

• Highly desirable to have experience in health system navigation across Queensland

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:

• 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.
• Annual Leave Loading– 17.50%
• Penalty rates for PalAssist weekend shifts
• 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 current resume and cover letter are required and should be addressed to:

Manager, PalAssist
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.