Counsellor Group Facilitator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Counsellor & Group Facilitator for the Men Choosing Change program in Ipswich. The role provides intake, individual and group sessions, and risk-managed safety planning for men who use domestic and family violence.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong counselling skills are required. The role is part-time (4 days, 30.4 hours/week) with a maximum-term finish of 30 June 2027, located in Ipswich.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in domestic and family violence and counselling practices.
• Strong counselling and group facilitation skills with clients with complex needs.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate behaviour-change programs for men who use domestic and family violence.
• Conduct intake and review sessions; facilitate group sessions using evidence-based approaches.
• Complete client assessments and maintain progress notes and records.
• Develop safety plans with focus on risk management and cessation of violence.

Skills

Counselling

Group facilitation

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science / Counselling / Psychology / Social Work

Job description

Counsellor & Group Facilitator | Men Choosing Change | Ipswich

Employment Term: Maximum term to 30 June 2027

Contract type: Part-time (4 days, 30.4 hours per week) with the possibility of an extension.

Location: Ipswich

Remuneration: $53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Close Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate behaviour change programs for men who use domestic and family violence, supporting accountability and positive change.
• Conduct individual intake and review sessions and facilitate group sessions using evidence-based approaches.
• Complete client assessments and maintain accurate progress notes and records.
• Develop safety plans with a strong focus on risk management and the cessation of violence.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to case planning, reviews and Risk and Safety (RAS) meetings.
• Work alongside Women’s Advocate (MCC) workers to support coordinated responses.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Participate in professional development, reflective practice and relevant training.
• Contribute to community engagement and education activities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in domestic and family violence, with a deep understanding of its dynamics, impacts and relevant counselling practices.
• Strong counselling skills and extensive experience working directly with clients, including those with complex needs.
• Experience in risk assessment, safety planning and creating safe, supportive environments where clients can explore their behaviour, understand its impact and develop healthier ways of relating to others.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to apply professional frameworks in practice and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• A current driver’s licence.
• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

What makes a difference for you?

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• 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.
• 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.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Child Safety & Wellbeing

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 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, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.

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. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.

For more information visit www.unitingcareqld.com.au