Counsellor/Group Facilitator

Family and Disability Services; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Parental leave

Diversity leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare in Bundaberg is seeking a compassionate Counsellor/Group Facilitator for the Parenting Orders Program. This part-time role (3 days per week) offers a maximum term contract until 30 June 2027, with remuneration of $53.43 p/h plus Super and NFP salary packaging.

Some evening work may be required. The role focuses on supporting individuals and families through separation, high conflict, and emotional stress, with a commitment to equality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work or Behavioural Science.
• Eligible for APS, AASW or PACFA membership.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence.
• Blue Card (child-related employment).
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, referrals and case management to parents.
• Co-facilitate the Business of Parenting Groupwork and support children and families.
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning for domestic and family violence cases.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor level degree in Psychology / Social Work / Behavioural Science

Job description

Counsellor/Group Facilitator | Parenting Orders Program

Term: Part‑time (3 days per week), Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2027. Location: Bundaberg. Remuneration: $53.43 p/h + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

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 Bundaberg. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 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.

Benefits & Perks

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• 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.
• Recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.

Diversity & Inclusion

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, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

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 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.

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.

About UnitingCare

UnitingCare is the second‑largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. We are a proud not‑for‑profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands. (continued…)