Job Description

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Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc – Rockhampton QLD

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Women's Health Information and Referral Service Central Queensland Inc. (WHIRSCQ)

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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

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WHIRSCQ is seeking an experienced Counsellor (Specialist Mental Health Worker) to join our team. This current role will provide specialist mental health counselling and support that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive to individuals recovering from experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

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Mental health counselling and support encompasses a range of therapeutic, psychosocial, and practical services aimed at promoting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, particularly women, through assessable, trauma-informed, and gender-specific care.

About You n

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, Counselling or a related field,



and/or significant relevant experience in delivering specialist counselling responses using trauma-informed approaches.
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- Strong communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
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- Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
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- Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
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Why Join WHIRSCQ? nn
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women across Central Queensland.
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- Join a supportive and passionate team.
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- Receive regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
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- Be part of a respected specialist service committed to improving women's health, safety and wellbeing.
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Our Commitment n

WHIRSCQ is committed to maintaining a child-safe, culturally safe, inclusive and trauma-informed workplace. All employees are expected to comply with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) , the Reportable Conduct Scheme , and WHIRSCQ's child safety policies and procedures.

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Applications close: 16 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

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📌 Counsellor (SMHW) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ
📍 Rockhampton