Psychologist - Cessation

• Be a part of Australia's most trusted cancer 'Not for Profit' organisation
• Apply your expertise to help people overcome nicotine addiction
• Fixed-term, part-time (3 days a week, 0.6 FTE) until 30 June 2027
• Enjoy a hybrid set-up, work from home and our East Melbourne office

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936,
Cancer Council Victoria
has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in
cancer research
,
prevention
and
support
. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The
Prevention Division
aims to prevent cancer across the Australian population. This is done through mass media, advocacy, community interventions, professional education, training and providing policy advice based on the best available evidence. This involves action to affect individual behaviours and the broader physical and legislative environment to support health and wellbeing and reduce cancer risk. We prioritise health inequalities, especially in relation to Aboriginal peoples, and in culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged communities.

UNIT SUMMARY

The Quit program is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria, the Department of Health and VicHealth. Quit's purpose is to end the devasting impact of tobacco and vapes on people and communities. The Quit program has been provided with funding from the Commonwealth Government to create a National Quit Cessation Platform, a national digital hub to support people who smoke and/or vape to quit.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Psychologist with experience in cessation to join the National Cessation Platform team within Quit in the Prevention Division. Reporting to the Quit Medical Lead, your role includes the following:

• Contribute to content development for and other relevant resources through identification of relevant research and information to ensure information reflects consistent best practice behaviour change and evidence
• Support the development of evidence-based cessation resources and tools aligned with behaviour change best-practice for people who are experiencing nicotine dependence, including smoking and /or vaping
• Provide input for mass media campaigns, cessation publications and service enhancements
• Contribute to the Quit Community of Practice and other relevant committees when required, providing advice and support
• Support development and implementation of training resources and cessation tools for contemporary audiences
• Work closely with the Quit Medical Lead and liaise with GPs, pharmacists, psychologists and other health professionals to identify emerging trends and gaps in cessation care

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Postgraduate qualifications in psychology and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
• Current professional indemnity insurance
• Substantial knowledge of nicotine dependence, including smoking and vaping cessation or addiction treatments and management approaches
• High level of digital literacy with demonstrated experience delivering strategic digital tools and/or platforms to support client care
• Proven ability to synthesize research and translate it into practical tools

See the attached position description for detailed information regarding role responsibilities and requirements.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $99,648 to $116,882 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a.
  
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 10 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit

to download a
Position Description
and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description.

For more information contact the Quit Medical Lead, Dr Liam Egan, at

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.