Counsellor

Family and Disability Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 7,361,000 - 49,594,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Staff Discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a compassionate Counsellor for the Parenting Orders Program in Mackay. The role involves assessment, counselling and case management for families experiencing separation and high conflict, with some evening work required.

The position is a part-time, maximum-term appointment until 30 June 2027, based in Mackay, with a salary of $53.43 per hour plus Super and NFP salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Eligible for membership with APS; AASW or PACFA.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, referrals and 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 part of the case management process.

Education

Bachelor Level Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science

Job description

Counsellor | Parenting Orders Program

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. As a Counsellor, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

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.

Our values and culture

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 know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care.

We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The role involves

Providing assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, referrals, case management to parents. Providing support to children and families through referrals and case collaboration. The role will Include 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.

Joining our 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 of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome 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 sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

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 in 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.

Our mission

When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au.

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.