Advisor, Palassist

**Advisor PalAssist**

**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. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

The Advisor PalAssist is responsible for responding to the needs of clients accessing PalAssist, a Queensland wide Palliative Care telephone and e-support service. You will provide accurate information, referral advice and support to those dealing with a life limiting illness, their families, friends, and caregivers, in addition to providing information and support to health professionals.

This role is a permanent, part-time position working 3 days per week, including weekends (16.5 hours per week).

You will have worked in a generalist or specialist palliative care setting and have a broad understanding of the challenges faced by clients and their families.

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- 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.
- A broad understanding of the issues faced by clients with a life-limiting or terminal illness, their family and friends, including palliative and end-of-care.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and resilience.
- Organisational skills, including the ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
- Commitment to continual professional development.

**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
- 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**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required, and should be addressed to:
**People and Culture Team**

Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background, and professional development.

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