Coordinator - Peer Support

**Coordinator, Peer Support**

**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 Coordinator, Peer Support is responsible for the coordination of Cancer Council Queensland’s Peer Support and Cancer Connect, and the delivery of these programs in Queensland regions outside of Cancer Council Queensland Hub locations in collaboration with the Senior Coordinator, Peer Support.

This role is a Permanent Full-time role of 37.5 hours/week based in the Brisbane office.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced and sensitive professional who is self-motivated and highly organised, with well-developed communication skills and a strong commitment to providing cancer specific peer supports

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or Human Services.
- Relevant experience with volunteer program coordination in the health or community sector.
- Knowledge and experience in coordination of community programs.
- An ability to manage and expand existing networks along with identifying and establishing new networks.
- An understanding of the impact that the diagnosis and treatment of cancer has on individuals, their partners, and families.
- An interest in working closely with people affected by cancer.
- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with people from diverse areas of the community.
- Self-motivated, energetic, outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent personal presentation.
- Proven ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
- Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite.
- Current Qld Drivers Licence.

**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.
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities.
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount.

**Meet Our People**

Meet our people - Cancer Council Queensland (cancerqld.org.au)

**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._