At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver impactful clinical services and support individuals in achieving their goals.
- Company: Join AKG, a leading provider of employment and health services in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, extensive leave, and exclusive staff discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values all backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in psychology, counselling, or social work with relevant registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day. With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.
The opportunity
- Deliver clinical services through evidence based, individual and group interventions.
- Provide a variety of services including assessments that identify individual strengths, skills, experience and vulnerabilities in employment.
- Gain expertise by working with a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in your discipline of either: Psychologist OR Provisional Psychologist OR Qualified Counsellor OR Social Worker with AOD experience.
- Registration/Membership with relevant state or national professional body is essential (i.e. AHPRA OR ACA or PACFA or AASW).
- Clinical counselling or mental health counselling.
- Proven ability to motivate and genuinely engage with people.
- Solution focused therapeutic approach which links to vocational goals.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and national police check.
- Be able to obtain a myID.
- Current drivers licence.
Benefits
- Diversity of client presentations.
- Opportunity and support for professional development, including Professional Development Fund.
- Internal Board approved supervision for provisional psychologists.
- Internal supervision, mentoring and professional development provided by Senior Clinicians.
- “Purple Perks” Discounts from a large number of well‑known retail/travel and adventure companies for Staff.
- EAP Program available for yourself and family members.
- Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support.
- Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave.
- Extensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leave - 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service and cash out and purchase annual leave to suit your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well‑being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.
Psychologist or Qualified Counsellor or Social Worker employer: AKG Australia
As a Business Manager in Rockhampton, you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on diversity and community engagement, our organisation offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while being backed by an experienced Senior Management team. Join us to lead a dedicated team in delivering essential training services and fostering positive relationships within the community.
