About this role Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals , AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services.
Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of the AKG Group , we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals.
Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the prospect to build a rewarding career with purpose.
The Opportunity Deliver clinical services through evidence based, individual and group interventions and counselling Provide a variety of services including assessments that identify individual strengths, skills, experience and vulnerabilities in employment Gain expertise by working with a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals Permanent Part-time role (3 days a week) covering our sites in Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba.
Would this describe you?
Tertiary qualification in your discipline of either: Qualified Counsellor OR Rehabilitation Counsellor OR Social Worker with AOD experience Registration/Membership with relevant state or national professional body is essential (i.e. ACA or PACFA or ASORC or AASW)



Clinical counselling or mental health counselling Proven ability to motivate and genuinely engage with people Solution focused therapeutic approach which links to vocational goals Strong organisational skills Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and national police check/yellow card Be able to obtain a myID Current drivers licence More than just a salary!
Diversity of client presentations Opportunity and support for professional development, including Professional Development Fund Internal supervision, mentoring and professional development provided by Senior Clinicians "Purple Perks" Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for Staff EAP Program available for yourself and family members 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service Cash out/purchase annual leave to suit your needs Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave Extensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leave - 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service and cash out and purchase annual leave to suit your needs Next steps - Apply now For assistance with accessibility requirements or recruitment adjustments, contact our talent team at ********************** or ************ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Diversity and Inclusion We value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team.
We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being.
Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturall

📌 Qualified Counsellor Or Social Worker (Queensland)
🏢 AKG Australia
📍 Queensland