About Us

At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple – to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone. We’re here to provide support to everyone impacted by 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

As part of CCQ's Psychology Service, our psychologists deliver evidence-based counselling interventions via phone, video conferencing and face to face. Our clients are people impacted by cancer – including the person diagnosed with cancer, the person providing care to a diagnosed person, or a family member. Our programs promote the psychological adjustment of people affected by cancer.

This role is a part-time, permanent position (22.5 hours per week, paying $53-$55 per hour) and can be based out of our Toowoomba Lodge.

We are a trauma-informed, and strengths-based, service. Our team is comprised of Health and Clinical Psychologists, currently located in Brisbane, Cairns, and Townsville, but with the aim to place a psychologist in more regional areas to increase availability and accessibility to persons experiencing cancer.

As a regionally based psychologist, you will receive a diverse caseload, and will have the opportunity to attend local, cancer-relevant community events.



You will have access to free individual supervision with our Senior Psychologist (towards your CPD hours) as well as peer supervision amongst the team, both monthly. We also offer professional development opportunities.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:

- Registration as a psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Experience in health, clinical or counselling psychology, preferably in oncology.
- Skills in the delivery of evidence-based telephone, video teleconferencing and/or face-to-face psychological interventions
- Be eligible for a Medicare Provider
- An understanding of the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals, partners and families, as well as experience or training focused in the area of bereavement, grief and loss is highly valued
- Postgraduate tertiary qualification in psychology is desirable but not essential.

Cancer Council Queensland is committed to improving cancer outcomes for all, especially for those priority populations whose cancer outcomes are the lowest, such as those living in regional or remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders. Experience in delivering services to disadvantaged population groups will be well regarded.

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 Hybrid Work options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Career development Allowance
- Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
- Cancer Council Shop discount

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to:

People and Culture Team
Cancer Council Queensland

Please include the following documentation 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 value of being inclusive, 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.

Please be advised, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes.

📌 Psychologist - Toowoomba
🏢 Cancer Council Queensland
📍 Toowoomba