Counsellor | Community Mental Health | CairnsEmployment Term : Permanent Part-Time (22.8 hours per week)Location: CairnsRemuneration: $***** per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Applications Close : Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare QueenslandAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing.
Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.Your part in our UnitingCare teamIn this rewarding role, you'll provide counselling and therapeutic support to children, young people, adults, families and groups.
You'll work with clients experiencing a range of concerns, including:Family and relationship challengesSeparation and divorceParenting and family wellbeingDomestic and family violenceSexual abuse and child abuseGrief and lossTrauma and recoveryYou'll undertake assessments, provide counselling and referrals, participate in case reviews, facilitate group support and education, and advocate for clients to support positive outcomes.What makes a difference for us?
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or Behavioural ScienceExperience providing counselling and therapeutic interventions within a community or human services settingKnowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-focused practiceExperience working with children, young people and familiesStrong communication,



advocacy and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience facilitating groups and educational programs (highly regarded)The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamA current Driver License and Working with Children Check (Blue Card)Membership or eligibility for membership with APS, PACFA, ACA, AASW or FCA will be highly regardedWhat makes a difference for you?
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedA recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar Current Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself,



grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersJoining our FaDS, team, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare familyThe second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple - everybody is welcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
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📌 Counsellor (Queensland)
🏢 unitingcareqld
📍 Queensland