Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Rockhampton
Closing date: 30/10/2026
Up to $105,916
pa+ superannuation + salary sacrifice
1x Full Time &
1x Part Time (44 hours per fortnight)
Fixed Term
positions
About the
role:
Are you
passionate about making a differene in the lives of children, young
people and families?
We are seeking 2 dedicated Counsellors to play
a vital role in our Rockhampton team.
In this
rewarding role, you'll work alongside young people, carers,
families and key stakeholders to build reslilience, stregnthen
relationships and create positive outcomes for children and people
who are subject to child protection interventions.
Every day brings
the opportunity to empower families, promote wellbeing and help
shape brighter futures.
What will a
typical day look like?
Engage young
people, carers, and young people's families through the use of
a range of counselling and strength-based therapeutic
interventions, tools, perspectives and strategies to improve
wellbeing
Assist families to
develop knowledge and skills to provide relevant and positive
care for children and young people
Promote and develop
positive working relationships with stakeholders and networks
to improve support for young people, carers, and young people's
families
Work
collaboratively with a young person & their care team to help
support placement stability and wellbeing of young
person
Support young
people to manage maladaptive and challenging behaviours through
supporting young people to identify worries and issues and
setting mutually agreed and achievable goals
Contribute to and
facilitate the delivery of educational programs to encourage
the development of knowledge, skills and confidence in parents
and carers to provide care to children and young
people
Mandatory
Requirements:
Bachelor or




post-graduate qualifications in Psychology, Counselling or
equivalent with;
Minimum of
1 year experience in a counselling or therapeutic based
role, or
Is a level
2 (or above) ACA Registered Counsellor with 3 years'
experience or equivalent.
Who we
are:
Our
truly local team of professionals have worked with people in
Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living
their best life.
AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven
organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our
staff.
We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary
– simply by doing them with the right people.
AnglicareCQ offers a
diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths
which enables staff mobility and growth.
Careers with AnglicareCQ
are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership,
community services, child protection, housing, and support
services.
We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the
Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald,
Barcaldine, and Longreach.
What you will
bring to the role:
A
passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of
Central Queenslanders.
Proven ability to
build and maintain relationships with a variety of
stakeholders.
The
ability to identify and embed solutions.
Demonstrated
experience working within a high-performance framework where
you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes,




within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
Effective time
management and organisational skills.
A
strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and
influence across a diverse range of people.
Other
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a
Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or
exemption)
Ability to obtain a
Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption
notice)
What are the
benefits of working for
AnglicareCQ?
We have
a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the
people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best
life.
AnglicareCQ offers the prospect to engage in meaningful
employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in
our local communities.
We
offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time
employees.
We
offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed
to social change.
We
have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
Professional
development and study are encouraged and supported.
We
offer a professional work environment filled with passionate,
diverse and driven people.
We
provide access to health and wellness programs for all
staff.
How to
apply
If
you're driven by purpose and want your work to directly change
lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter
(no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined
in the position description.
Application should be
submitted by 8am, Friday 30 October ****.
Have
questions?
Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -
Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
******
(07)
*********
Attachments:
-
Information Guide for Applicants.pdf
-
PD Community Practitioner FT.pdf

📌 Counsellor (Rockhampton)
🏢 Anglicare Central Queensland
📍 Rockhampton