At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide trauma-informed counselling to women affected by violence and promote their mental wellbeing.
- Company: Join WHIRSCQ, a respected service dedicated to women's health and safety.
- Benefits: Supportive team, professional development, and regular supervision.
- Other info: Commitment to a child-safe and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while growing your skills in a meaningful role.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Women's Health Information and Referral Service Central Queensland Inc. (WHIRSCQ) is seeking an experienced Counsellor (Specialist Mental Health Worker) to join our team. This new role will provide specialist mental health counselling and support that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive to individuals recovering from experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
Mental health counselling and support encompasses a range of therapeutic, psychosocial, and practical services aimed at promoting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, particularly women, through assessable, trauma-informed, and gender-specific care.
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, Counselling or a related field, and/or significant relevant experience in delivering specialist counselling responses using trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
- Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
- Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
Why Join WHIRSCQ?
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women across Central Queensland.
- Join a supportive and passionate team.
- Receive regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Be part of a respected specialist service committed to improving women's health, safety and wellbeing.
Our Commitment
WHIRSCQ is committed to maintaining a child-safe, culturally safe, inclusive and trauma-informed workplace. All employees are expected to comply with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld), the Reportable Conduct Scheme, and WHIRSCQ's child safety policies and procedures.
Applications close: 16 September 2026 at 5:00pm.
Counsellor employer: Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc
At Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of women affected by violence. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through regular supervision and development opportunities, while our commitment to a trauma-informed and culturally safe environment ensures that every team member can thrive. Join us in Rockhampton QLD, where your expertise will contribute to a respected service that prioritises women's health, safety, and wellbeing.
Contact Details:
Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc Recruitment Team
