Counsellor (SMHW)

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc – Rockhampton QLD is seeking an experienced Counsellor (Specialist Mental Health Worker) to join our team in Rockhampton, Central Queensland.

This new role will provide specialist mental health counselling and support that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive to individuals recovering from experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, Counselling or related field, and/or significant relevant experience using trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist trauma-informed mental health counselling to individuals recovering from experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
• Deliver therapeutic, psychosocial and practical support to promote wellbeing.
• Work in a culturally responsive manner and collaborate with the WHIRSCQ team.

Skills

Trauma-informed counselling

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, Counselling or related field

Job description

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc – Rockhampton QLD

Women's Health Information and Referral Service Central Queensland Inc. (WHIRSCQ)

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

WHIRSCQ is seeking an experienced Counsellor (Specialist Mental Health Worker) to join our team. This new role will provide specialist mental health counselling and support that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive to individuals recovering from experiences of domestic, family and sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

Mental health counselling and support encompasses a range of therapeutic, psychosocial, and practical services aimed at promoting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, particularly women, through assessable, trauma-informed, and gender-specific care.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, Counselling or a related field, and/or significant relevant experience in delivering specialist counselling responses using trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain).

Why Join WHIRSCQ?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women across Central Queensland.
• Join a supportive and passionate team.
• Receive regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a respected specialist service committed to improving women's health, safety and wellbeing.

Our Commitment

WHIRSCQ is committed to maintaining a child-safe, culturally safe, inclusive and trauma-informed workplace. All employees are expected to comply with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld), the Reportable Conduct Scheme, and WHIRSCQ's child safety policies and procedures.

Applications close: 16 September 2026 at 5:00pm.