• $105,221 - $106,595 total package p.a. (pro rata)
• Unique and exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills in the cancer field
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• 1 x Part-time (0.6FTE) and 1 x Full-time (1.0FTE) roles, both are 12-month fixed-term positions
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in the office located on St. Kilda Road, Melbourne – relocation to brand new CBD offices from August 2023

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 Strategy and Support Division comprises the units of Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS), Research Governance and Optimal Care (RGOC), Cancer Strategy and Business Management. The purpose of the Division is to minimise the impact of cancer on the Victorian community. It works to empower patients by delivering dynamic, credible, personalised information and compassionate support.

About your opportunity

The aim of the Financial Counselling service is to reduce stress for cancer patients and their carers by providing support while working around the impact of cancer treatment.

Our approach is holistic and person-focussed, with an emphasis on self-efficacy and self-determination.

We are seeking one part-time and one full-time Financial Counsellor to join the Strategy and Support Division. Reporting to the Team Leader, Financial and Legal Support Programs, your role is to:

• Provide telephone-based financial counselling utilising a holistic, person-centred approach to people affected by cancer who are experiencing financial distress.
• Enable and empower clients to make more informed decisions about their finances, self-advocate and regain a sense of control at what is usually a very distressing time in their life.
• Contribute to building an understanding of the costs of cancer for Victorians affected by cancer. 
• The role is initially office-based for the duration of the probation period.

All about you

You are:

• An accredited financial counsellor with an appropriate qualification
• Energetic, resourceful and motivated to make a difference in people’s lives
• Flexible and adaptive to new ways of working in the financial counselling space
• Interested in being among the first financial counsellors to specialise in cancer in Victoria
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $84,849 - $86,000 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 10.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• 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 5 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, 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 Kerry McKenzie on (03) 9514 6109 or kerry.mckenzie@cancervic.org.au.

Cancer Council will only make contact with 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 5 June 2023

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 inclusive of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.