Counsellor

Employment Term: Maximum term part-time (3 days per week) until 30 June 2027

Location: Mackay

Remuneration: $53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland. At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our Parenting Orders Program team to support individuals and families experiencing separation, high conflict and emotional stress. This position will be based in Mackay. Some evening work will be required.

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

This role involves:

• Providing assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, referrals, case management to parents.
• Providing support to children and families through referrals and case collaboration.
• Completing risk assessments and safety planning with people experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Adhering to organisational processes and procedures to manage client risk as part of the case management process and client service delivery.

What makes a difference for us?

• A minimum of Bachelor Level Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Eligible for membership with APS; AASW or PACFA.
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
• Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card).
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check.

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Staff Discounts: Participation in our team member purchasing program.
• A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
• Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Joining our Lifeline team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands.

Child safe, Child friendly: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.

Diversity & Inclusion: Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees.

Commitment to Safeguarding: We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.