Acting Manager, Counselling Practice

**Acting Manager, Counselling Practice**

**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 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, 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 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 and 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 fixed-term 9 month contract (with possible extension), full-time (37.5 hours/week).

**About you**

The Acting Manager, Counselling Practice is responsible for the management of the Cancer Counselling Service. To be successful in this role, you will be a leader with strong organisational and planning skills. You will bring to the role strategic thinking, excellent communication skills with a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced by and a strong focus on clients affected by cancer.

**Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

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**Essential Skills**:

- Hold registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, or professional membership of the AASW if a Social Worker.
- Experience in clinical or counselling psychology, preferably in oncology.
- Strong experience in the management of a team in a health environment.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Postgraduate tertiary qualifications in mental health or counselling is highly desirable.
- Financial management skills and experience.
- Proven ability to effectively manage administrative staff and work with teams of health professionals to maximise productivity.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain constructive professional networks.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including professional written communication.
- Proven ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
- Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative.

**Your Leadership Contribution**

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

**Benefits**
- 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 (Employment) Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
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