UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Chermside QLD

2d ago , from UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families

Children's Counsellor| Family Law Service | Chermside

- Employment Term: Maximum Term, Part-time (4 days a per week) until 31 March 2027
- Location: Chermside
- Remuneration: $53.43 per hour (pro-rata) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 & $2,650 for meals & entertainment

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCareQueensland

At 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.

As a Children's Counsellor you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together

Your part in our UnitingCare team

We are seeking a skilled, knowledgeable passionate and experienced Child Counsellor to work in our Supporting Children After Separation Service within our Family Law Services suite of services in Chermside.

This position has a primary focus of working with children and young people and providing specialised counselling to children, young people who are experiencing impacts from parental separation and high conflict including domestic and family violence.

You will provide a range of high-quality age-appropriate interventions including assessment; individual and group counselling; and psycho-education and therapeutic supports to children and young people (under 18 years)



who are experiencing difficulties related to family relationships and changes in family structure.

The position also plays a key role in connecting children and their families with other relevant services through effective referrals and collaborations.

What makes a difference for us?

- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor) in a relevant human services field, with membership or eligible membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. AASW, APS, PACFA Member Association) preferred and significant relevant experience
- Excellent counselling, therapeutic and interpersonal skills including knowledge of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Demonstrated assessment skills, including therapeutic assessment, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
- An understanding of the impact of trauma on children and young people and the components of working within a child protection framework.
- Significant knowledge in the area of high conflict, domestic and family violence and impacts on children and family
- Great communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detail
- Blue Card for Child Related Employment
- Current Driver’s License
- Willingness to obtain a criminal history check

What makes a difference for you?

Adaptable work arrangements

to support work-life balance

NFP 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: SalaryPackagingExplained

A recognition and rewards platform

providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

12 weeks paid parental leave

and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave

offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunities

to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

A positive and inclusive team

based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The 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 friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and

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