Job Description
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Our service is growing. Exciting Current Role!
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* Part-time/Casual Counsellor – Men's Behaviour Change Program
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At Gladstone Women's Health Centre, we believe in empowering individuals and transforming lives. As part of our growing Men's Support Services team, you'll be at the forefront of innovative, trauma-informed work with men who use violence — supporting real behavioural change and promoting safety for women and children in our community.
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You'll join a highly respected multidisciplinary team that values professionalism, compassion, and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger, in a workplace where your contribution truly matters.
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What we offer
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* Salary packaging options up to $15,899 (plus additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
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* Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
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* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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* Supportive and collaborative team culture
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* Meaningful, purpose-driven work in a well-regarded, not-for-profit setting
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About the role
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You will engage with men (17+) who have used family or domestic violence, providing counselling, individual sessions, co-facilitating evidence-based Men's Behaviour Change groups and provide counselling to men who are victim-survivors of domestic, family or sexual violence. You'll conduct assessments, manage risk, and support participants who have used DFV to develop insight into the impact of their behaviour.
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The role is guided by a strong commitment to the safety of women and children and includes close collaboration with a Women's Advocate and key referral agencies.
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Key Responsibilities
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Service Delivery
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• Intake and assessment of men,



providing counselling and psychoeducation for men who use violence against their family.
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• Appropriately manage and respond to all referrals, which will come from internal sources and multiple external stakeholders.
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• Provision of child-centred and parenting related individual sessions with men to explore their role as fathers and their understanding of and responses to their children's experiences.
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• Preparation, planning and co-facilitation of men's behaviour change program.
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• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning where required.
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• Refer to other services, including mental health, alcohol, and drug services, employment, and education and training providers.
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• Work with the co-facilitator and the Women's Advocate for the safety of victim-survivors.
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• Complete Safety review and debrief after each group and individual session to minimise risk.
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• Understand and adhere to behavioural change accountability.
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• Collect feedback and monitoring of the impact of the program.
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• On-refer clients to other services and community organisations to ensure they receive appropriate support for their presenting needs.
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• Actively engage in
integrative/collaborative
work practices. Maintain confidentiality and duty of care, including identification of family and domestic violence and suicidality.
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• Maintain current knowledge of legislative, policy and operational matters related to domestic,



family and sexual violence.
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• Counsellors may also be required to provide counselling and support to male victim-survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.
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About You:
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You're a passionate and skilled practitioner with experience working with men who use violence, or in complex domestic and family violence settings. You are confident in group facilitation, risk assessment, and trauma-informed care — and you're committed to creating safer futures.
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Essential:
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Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or similar
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Experience in DFV, men's behaviour change or related areas
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Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
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Capacity to manage challenging behaviour and complex casework
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Understanding of gendered violence, accountability, and child safety frameworks
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Proficiency in using technology and maintaining confidential records
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Current driver's licence and QLD Blue Card
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Desirable:
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Familiarity with Human Services Quality Framework
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Group facilitation experience in behavioural change programs
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Position Responsibilities
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• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia;
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• Applicants will be subject to visa application checks if applicable.
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• Applicants must have current Qld Working with Children Check – 'Blue Card'.
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• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check prior to starting employment
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Ready to Make a Difference?
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We'd love to hear from you.
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Submit your application via SEEK with a cover letter outlining your experience and what inspires you about this role.
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For more information, please contact Charmaine on:
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📌 Counsellor- Men'S Behaviour Change Program (Queensland)
🏢 Gladstone Women's Health Centre
📍 Queensland