Child & Family Counsellor — After Separation Support

UnitingCare Health; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Job summary

UnitingCare is seeking a Children\'s Counsellor to work within the Family Law Services in Caboolture. You will provide specialised counselling to children and young people affected by parental separation and high conflict, including trauma-informed interventions.

The role focuses on assessment, individual and group counselling, and facilitating connections to other services. The position is a part-time, maximum term role (4 days per week) ending 30 June 2027, with remuneration of $53.43 per hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in a relevant human services field with professional membership preferred.
• Excellent counselling and interpersonal skills with knowledge of evidence-based therapies.
• Demonstrated assessment, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate counselling to children and young people (<18) affected by parental separation and high conflict.
• Conduct assessments and deliver individual and group counselling and psycho-education.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with external services to support families and carers.

Skills

Counselling

Assessment

Trauma awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in human services

Job description

UnitingCare is seeking a Children\'s Counsellor to work within the Family Law Services in Caboolture. You will provide specialised counselling to children and young people affected by parental separation and high conflict, including trauma-informed interventions.

The role focuses on assessment, individual and group counselling, and facilitating connections to other services. The position is a part-time, maximum term role (4 days per week) ending 30 June 2027, with remuneration of $53.43 per hour