Counsellor & Group Facilitator, Men Choosing Change (PT)

UnitingCare Community; Ipswich City; Sur place; AUD 61 000 - 86 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Résumé du poste

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a part-time Counsellor & Group Facilitator for the Men Choosing Change program in Ipswich. You’ll deliver intake, psychoeducation and evidence-based group sessions to support men who use domestic and family violence, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, extensive counselling experience with complex cases, and a current Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• 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 Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Counselling

Risk assessment

Group facilitation

Intake

Psychoeducation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline

Description du poste

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a part-time Counsellor & Group Facilitator for the Men Choosing Change program in Ipswich. You’ll deliver intake, psychoeducation and evidence-based group sessions to support men who use domestic and family violence, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, extensive counselling experience with complex cases, and a current Working with Children Check.