Job Description
Counselling, Intervention and Support Service (CISS)
n Locations: Zillmere, Inala & Caboolture (discussed at Interview)
n Full-Time Position's Available
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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Join Kurbingui Youth and Family Development and make ameaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderchildren, young people, and families. We are looking for a passionate andculturally responsive Holistic Counselling Practitioner to delivertrauma-informed therapeutic support that promotes healing,
wellbeing,resilience,
and connection to culture, family, and community.
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Kurbingui Youth and Family Development is an
Aboriginalcommunity
-controlled organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander people to reach their full potential. Our work is guided bycultural values of personal growth, harmony, accountability, communication, andteamwork. We deliver a range of culturally safe services across
SoutheastQueensland
and Moreton Bay regions.
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About the Role
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As a Holistic Counselling Practitioner, you will provideculturally protected, strengths-based and trauma-informed support to children andyoung people in Child Safety placements, their careers, and families. Workingwithin a whole-of-family framework, you will support healing, strengthencultural identity, and help improve social and emotional wellbeing.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Deliveringindividual
and group non-clinical therapeutic counselling.
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Conductingclient assessments, case planning and case management.
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Supportingchildren,
young people, carers and families through culturally
responsiveinterventions.
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Facilitatingconnections
to culture, community, Elders and cultural
mentoringopportunities.
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Collaboratingwith Child Safety, placement providers and community stakeholders.
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Advocatingfor clients and connecting them with appropriate services and supports.
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Maintainingaccurate
case notes, reports and client records.
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Participatingin outreach service delivery across Brisbane and Moreton Bay regions.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Qualificationsin Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work,or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
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Experienceworking with children, young people and families.
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Knowledgeand understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures,communities
and contemporary issues.
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Experiencedelivering
strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsivesupport.
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Understandingof child development, child protection principles and family supportpractices.
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Strongcase management, assessment, communication and report writing skills.
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Abilityto work collaboratively with government, non-government and
communitystakeholders.
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Strongorganisational
and time management skills.
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Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and case management systems.
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Hold a current and valid Driver Licence.
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Hold a current Blue Card (Working with ChildrenCheck).
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Hold a current National Police Certificate,issued within the last two years.
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Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance(Yellow Card) or be willing and able to obtain one.
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Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
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Be willing and able to undertake outreachactivities and occasional after-hours work as required.
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Bepart of a respected Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.
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Workwithin a culturally strong, community-led environment.
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Makea genuine impact on the lives of children, young people and families.
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Ongoingprofessional
development and learning opportunities.
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Supportiveteam culture that values collaboration, accountability and growth.
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If you are passionate about supporting
healing,strengthening
culture, and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderchildren, young people and families, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Holistic Counselling Practitioner (Queensland)
🏢 Kurbingui Youth Development
📍 Queensland