Advisor, Palassist

**Advisor, PalAssist**

**About Us**

For 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 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 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. 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 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**

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 (16.5 hours per 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 (16.5 hours per week).

**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 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
- Current Queensland Driver License is required

**Desirable Skills**:

- 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
- 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:
**Manager, 13 11 20 and Palliative Care**
Cancer Council Queensland
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