• Provide specialist telephone advice and counselling
• Work with and support Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to quit smoking
• Flexible part-time/full-time ongoing role (0.8-1 FTE)
• Western Australia based, working from home

About your environment

The Western Australia (WA) Quitline is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria and WA Health. Since its establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support.

The WA Quitline, which includes a dedicated Aboriginal Quitline, is managed by Quit, the Cancer Council’s nationally-recognised peak group dedicated to supporting people who smoke to become tobacco free.

The Quitline telehealth clinical service provides access to free and confidential telephone counselling plus information and advice through telephone and messaging services.

Although you’ll be working from home, ongoing support and engagement is provided in real-time through a peer support network, and through frequent clinical supervision and Quitline team meetings.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Quitline Counsellor who wants to use their counselling skills and experience to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to stop smoking. This position will be based in WA and will work from home using a sophisticated telehealth platform.

• Reporting to the Quitline Team leader (based in Victoria), your role will be to:
• Provide specialist telephone information, advice and individualised counselling to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (and non-Aboriginal) smokers who want to quit smoking
• Respond to incoming calls and online messages, which may be in sensitive in nature
• Play an integral role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and communities to reduce smoking prevalence
• Liaise and network with local communities, occasionally attending community events and contributing to Aboriginal Quitline social marketing and resources
• Adhere to privacy and confidentiality legislation

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated practical experience in a relevant health related field within a community health care setting, with experience talking to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients about relevant health issues
• Knowledge and understanding of social, emotional, health, wellbeing and cultural issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Excellent verbal communication, customer service and active listening skills, as well as being competent in cultural awareness and displaying empathy and compassion
• Ability to handle situations with cultural sensitivity, confidence, tact and patience, whilst maintaining confidentiality
• For a permanent working from home position, you are required to have a stable internet connection with download and upload speeds of 20mbps and 10mbps

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $70,707 to 76,464 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $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, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload:

(1) your Resume,

(2) Cover Letter and

(3) a point-by-point response to each key selection criteria found in the position description

(4) Screen shot of an internet speed check with your application using either Ookla SpeedTest or Speedof.me

Please note, you will need to create a zip file as the system only allows for 2 documents to be uploaded.

For more information contact Lindsay Whelan on (03) 9514 6172 or at Lindsay.Whelan@cancervic.org.au

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: 20 September 2024 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.