At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families through counselling and case management in a compassionate environment.
- Company: Join UnitingCare Queensland, a leader in community support and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, flexible work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to safety and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science required.
The predicted salary is between 53.43 - 53.43 $ per hour.
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 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 as well as 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, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- 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.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
- Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.
- Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
- Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
- Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Safe workplace: We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding: We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
Counsellor employer: UnitingCare Queensland
UnitingCare is an exceptional employer that offers a meaningful and rewarding work environment, particularly for those in the Senior Workplace Relations Counsel role. With a commitment to flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, and a strong focus on employee development, you will thrive in a culture that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity. Join a dedicated team that has been making a difference for over 100 years, supporting more than 400,000 people across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
