Women's Health and Equality Queensland – Brisbane QLDMeaningful counselling work.
Dedicated appointments.
Genuine therapeutic relationships.Provide scheduled telephone counselling to women and gender-diverse people across QueenslandBuild ongoing therapeutic relationships rather than providing one-off helpline supportJoin a warm, collaborative and supportive counselling teamAre you an experienced counsellor looking for meaningful work where you have the opportunity to build genuine therapeutic relationships?
Women's Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) is looking for a compassionate and skilled Counsellor to join our ****** WOMEN team for a fixed-term, part-time contract until 31 December ****.While counselling is primarily delivered by telephone, this is not a traditional helpline or crisis-line role.
Counsellors have scheduled appointments with an allocated caseload and can work with the same participant for up to six sessions, providing continuity of care and the opportunity to support meaningful therapeutic change.About WHEQWomen's Health and Equality Queensland are leaders in women's health, gender equity and the primary prevention of violence in Queensland.
We provide counselling, therapeutic groups and health services for women and gender-diverse people, as well as health promotion, community programs, professional education, and systems change.Our vision is for women to be equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving.About the RolePosition: ****** WOMEN CounsellorLocation: South BrisbaneClassification: SCHADS Award Level 5Employment Type: Fixed-term, part-time until 31 December ****,



with the possibility of extensionRoster: Two-week rotating rosterWeek 1Monday: 10:30am – 6:30pmTuesday: 10:30am – 6:30pmWednesday: 10:30am – 6:30pmSaturday: 9:00am – 5:00pmWeek 2Monday: 10:30am – 6:30pmTuesday: 10:30am – 6:30pmAs a Counsellor, you will:Deliver trauma-informed, healing-centred counselling through scheduled appointmentsBuild and maintain therapeutic relationships with an allocated caseload of participantsSupport participants experiencing mental health challenges, grief and loss, family and domestic violence, pregnancy loss and other life challengesConduct risk assessments and safety planningDevelop and review participant care plansProvide warm referrals and support participants to navigate other servicesMaintain accurate client records and case notesParticipate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and qualified developmentContribute to service improvement and best-practice deliveryThis role is primarily office-based in South Brisbane.
Following induction and competency sign-off,



counsellors have the opportunity to work from home one day per week.A valid Working with Children Check must be obtained prior to commencement.About YouYou are a compassionate and experienced practitioner who can build strong therapeutic relationships, including when counselling by telephone.You will bring:A Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Counselling, Social Work or PsychologyExperience providing therapeutic counselling servicesA strong understanding of trauma-informed, healing-centred and gender-responsive practiceExperience supporting people experiencing complex life challengesCommitment to culturally safe and inclusive practiceStrong communication, assessment and relationship-building skillsMost importantly, you are passionate about supporting women and gender-diverse people and value being part of a collaborative and supportive team.Why join WHEQ?
We know counselling can be deeply rewarding and emotionally demanding.
We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and clinical support.You'll also have access to:Regular clinical supervision and reflective practiceProfessional development opportunitiesSalary packaging of up to $15,900 per yearA modern South Brisbane office close to public transportOpportunity to work from home one day per week once established in the roleA supportive workplace built on kindness, respect and wellbeingWe strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
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📌 1800 4 Women Counsellor (Brisbane)
🏢 Women's Health and Equality Queensland
📍 Brisbane