Experienced Counsellor - Sexual Violence & Women’s Support Services

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc. (WHIRSCQ)
* Rockhampton, QLD
* Four-Day Working Week equivalent to full time (35 hours) plus applicable overtime

About Us

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc. (WHIRSCQ) is a community-based organisation funded by the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.

We are committed to improving health, wellbeing, safety, and independence for women and individuals affected by gender-based violence and sexual violence across Central Queensland and the Central Highlands.

WHIRSCQ delivers a range of free, confidential services, including:

· Counselling, support, information, and referrals for women aged 14 years and over experiencing issues affecting their health and wellbeing, including historical domestic and family violence.

· Sexual violence counselling, support, information, and referrals for women, men, young people aged 12 years and over, and their key support people.

· Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse Counselling for children and young people under 18 years who have experienced child sexual violence and abuse.

· Prevention, Capacity Building and Awareness Raising (PCBAR) activities, including community education, workshops, and professional training across Central Queensland.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor to join our dedicated team based in Rockhampton to provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to people impacted by domestic and family violence, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse.





Counselling services are delivered face-to-face, by telephone, and via Zoom from our Rockhampton office and outreach locations including Gracemere, Mount Morgan, North Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Blackwater, Emerald, and surrounding communities.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Salary in the range of $100 – 105,000 per annum (dependent upon qualifications and experience), plus superannuation guarantee in accordance with current legislation, in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award MA000100) and any future variations therein. Salary Sacrifice benefits are available.

The Ideal Candidate

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant specialty eg psychology, social work or counselling

At least two years experience in providing trauma support to women or children who have experienced family violence, sexual violence, emotional or financial abuse.

A positive attitude and commitment to the ethos of the organisation.

Proven ability to work in a team setting, as well as taking individual responsibility for case management to achieve client outcomes.

Prior to appointment, successful candidates will be required to enter into a contract of employment, obtain a Queensland ‘Working With Children check’ (Blue Card) and an Australian Federal Police Check.

A current open Queensland or Interstate driver licence is desirable as the position may involve travel to other sites within Central Queensland and Central Highlands.

Pay: $100,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Counsellor - Sexual Violence & Women’s Support Services (Rockhampton)
🏢 Women’s Health Information and Referral Service Central Queensland
📍 Rockhampton