Reset+ Counsellor, LGBTIQA+ Affirming, HIV informed MH and AOD Counselling Service

Are you passionate about improving access to affirming mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) support for LGBTIQA+ and HIV communities?

Queensland Positive People (QPP) are seeking an experienced counsellor to provide specialist counselling and therapeutic support as part of an innovative statewide pilot model addressing the mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) needs of LGBTIQA+ people and people living with or affected by HIV. This position is based in Meanjin (Brisbane), with intrastate travel required.

Position Details

Applications close Brisbane time midnight Sunday, 22 November 2026.

- Part-time (30.4 hours) weekdays, with some weekend work required.

- Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2028 with possible extension.

- Work includes regular team connections and the promotion of work/life balance.

- SACS Award Level 5.1 ($53.43 per hour) + super + salary packaging to increase your take home wage.

- Supportive organisation with an exciting future of growth and commitment to community.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Why work at QPP

QPP is committed to being a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and connected to the impact of their work.

Employee feedback consistently highlights the strong sense of purpose within the organisation, supportive working relationships between colleagues and managers, and the meaningful nature of the work delivered to communities across Queensland.

We aim to create a workplace where employees are supported to contribute their ideas, take initiative and continue developing their skills and leadership capability.

QPP offers:

- Flexible working arrangements where possible.

- Opportunities for professional development and learning.

- Access to external supervision or coaching.

- A supportive workplace that values lived experience of people living with HIV and affected communities.

- The opportunity to contribute to high impact community health work.

QPP recognises the importance of reflective practice and supports leadership development through professional learning,



mentoring and supervision opportunities.

QPP values Agency, Integrity, Courage and Belonging, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and supported.

Queensland Positive People is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

People living with HIV and our allies come from diverse backgrounds, including different ages, genders, sexualities, cultures, ethnicities and faiths. We recognise and value these perspectives and the strength they bring to our communities.

We strongly encourage applications from people living with HIV, LGBTIQA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Reset+ Counsellor is to provide specialist, short-term counselling and therapeutic support to LGBTIQA+ people and people living with or affected by HIV experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns.

Working within an innovative statewide service model, the position delivers accessible, evidence-informed counselling through telehealth and, where appropriate, in-person services. Counselling is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred, harm reduction, LGBTIQA+ affirming and HIV-informed approaches, recognising the impacts of stigma, minority stress and intersectionality on mental health and wellbeing.

The position also contributes to the delivery of Reset+ therapeutic and psychoeducational groupwork, working collaboratively with the Reset+ Peer Engagement Practitioner to integrate clinical expertise and lived and living experience perspectives.

Essential Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, occupational therapy or another relevant allied health or behavioural health discipline.





- Current registration, accreditation or membership with the relevant skilled body, where applicable.

- The provision of a National Police Check of six months currency (or international check if lived overseas in the last 12 months) or evidence that a National Police Check has been applied for.

- A current Queensland Blue Card.

- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of counselling and therapeutic interventions within mental health and/or AOD services, including assessment, therapeutic goal setting and short-term intervention. This includes the use of evidence-informed therapeutic modalities within trauma-informed, person-centred and harm reduction frameworks.

- Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to risk and duty of care considerations within therapeutic practice, including recognising the limits of professional and service scope and seeking appropriate consultation, escalation or referral.

- Demonstrated experience facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groupwork within community-based settings.

- Demonstrated understanding of LGBTIQA+ affirming and HIV-informed practice, including the impacts of minority stress, stigma and intersectionality on the mental health and AOD needs of LGBTIQA+ people and people living with or affected by HIV.

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to review the Position Description before applying.

Link to PD: https://qpp.foliogrc.com/refdocs/268/public_show

Applications should include a resume and complete the Employment Application Form including their responses addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Link to Employment Application Form: https://www.qpp.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Employment-Application-Form-Reset-Counsellor-Nov-2026.docx

We welcome thoughtful applications from people who are motivated to contribute to the operational strength and future development of QPP. Please email your Employment Application Form along with all the supporting documents including your CV to **@qpp.org.au

For Further Information Contact:

Lisa Wojciechowski
Executive Programs Manager
Email: **@qpp.org.au

📌 Reset+ Counsellor, LGBTIQA+ Affirming, HIV informed MH & AOD Counselling Service (Fortitude Valley)
🏢 Queensland Positive People
📍 Fortitude Valley