Supportive Care Consultant - Rockhampton

About Us
At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple – to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone.We’rehere to provide support to everyoneimpactedby cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services.
Working at Cancer Council Queensland
Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by living our values of being responsible, inclusive,equitable, and collaborative.
We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member.
About the role
The Supportive Care Consultant is responsible for providing information, support and service referrals via telephone and face to face interactions with people diagnosed with cancer, their family and members of the community, in addition to contributing to the day-to-day operations of the Rockhampton Hub.
This role also plays a pivotal part in developing and maintaining relationships with health professionals to build awareness of CCQs services, programs and
available opportunities to support all Queenslanders navigating cancer. This role is an administrative/client focused role not a clinical role.

Your contribution will include:

- Identifying the needs of those impacted by cancer and assisting with their informational, emotional, and practical support needs by providing appropriate support and referral to relevant services and programs, either face to face or by telephone.
- Providing cancer, palliative care and/or support-related information verbally and in written form to meet the client's specific needs.




- Providing face-to-face support and information to clients of the lodge and residents at a CCQ Accommodation facility and office, and providing members of the general public with information about cancer prevention, early detection, and screening.
- Collecting appropriate data as agreed by the National Minimum Data Set (NMDS), ensuring accuracy and integrity of the client database.
- Developing and delivering support presentations to volunteer, community and Health professional programs and information sessions
- Facilitating the delivery of information programs, education sessions, conferences and symposiums and other activities in Queensland in collaboration with internal stakeholders and private and public health services.
- Contributing to the planning and evaluation of health education programs, seminars, symposiums and other health professional network activities to address identified needs in line with CCQ’s Vision and Mission.
- Contribute to building and maintaining shared professional networks with key stakeholders to improve awareness and access to services, meeting strategic priorities and guiding appropriate referrals.

This role is a Permanent Full-time position, required to work five days per week. You may be occasionally required to work outside normal business hours to attend events, meetings or presentations on evenings or weekends.

About you




To be successful in this role you will bring:

- Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or Health Promotion/Education.
- A good understanding of the health/community services sector.
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with members of the health profession
- Ability to manage, inspire and motivate individuals and teams to achieve targets.
- Organisational skills including the ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
- Experience in leading and motivating individuals with exceptional skills in organisation and project management.
- Experience in the provision of supportive care and an interest in working closely with people affected by cancer.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with people from all levels of the community.
- Demonstrated experience in the application and use of Microsoft office suite.
- Ability to use sound judgment and to manage workloads within tight deadlines.
- Robust work ethic and resilience.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence is required.

Benefits
Cancer Council Queenslandhas a collaborative, energetic,and supportive team culture,contributing tomeaningful work witha 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. OurgrowingNon-for-Profitorganisation offersemployees:

- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition andRewards Program
- Professional Development Allowance
- Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
- Cancer Council Shop discount

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📌 Supportive Care Consultant - Rockhampton
🏢 Cancer Council Queensland
📍 Rockhampton