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Quit Tasmania are seeking dynamic individuals to join our Quit services team supporting the increase to our cessation support services for smoking and vaping. These roles present a unique opportunity to work with one of Tassie’s leading not-for-profit organisations, where your role will truly have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians.
What you’ll do
As a Quitline Counsellor you’ll be responsible for providing high quality, evidence-based behavioural counselling, advice and information to Tasmanians who smoke and/or vape via the Quitline and other service delivery channels (e.g. Live chat, SMS). The role also provides information and advice to health professionals, community service workers and others seeking to support individuals through their quitting journey.
About you
Do you have a compassionate approach, and are able to:
- effectively communicate using a range of methods, including with our community stakeholders
- tailor your approach to meet individual needs
- work productively in a supportive and collaborative environment
- effectively manage your time
- commit to ongoing professional learning, engage with research and best practice approaches to smoking and vaping cessation
- interact with data collection and client record software programs
If that sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application.
Essential to the role is recent counselling experience and relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or a related field.
Previous experience in supporting young people aged 12 to 24 years is highly desirable.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Potential applicants please note, Quitline hours of operation are 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday and our shifts are arranged within these timeframes.