Family Counsellor

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment benefit

Parental leave

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland seeks a Family Counsellor to join the Maroochydore team in a permanent part-time capacity (4 days per week).

You will deliver individual, couple and group counselling to strengthen family relationships, support wellbeing, and safeguard children and adults in diverse family contexts. A relevant degree, Blue Card and current driver's licence are required, with opportunities for professional development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Blue Card (Working with children) in Queensland.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to undergo Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, couple and group counselling and education to strengthen family relationships.
• Prevent breakdown and ensure wellbeing and safety of children and adults in diverse family contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team in a complex human services environment.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal

Advocacy

Education

Education

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Behavioural Science

Job description

Family Counsellor### Family CounsellorApply: Onsite: Maroochydore: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR117588**Family Counsellor | Family and Relationship Service | Maroochydore*** **Employment Term:** Permanent part-time (4 days a week)* **Location:** Maroochydore* **Remuneration:**$53.43p/hr + Super + NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 and $2,650 for meals and entertainment**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 Family 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 to appoint a **Family Counsellor** to work as a part of our UnitingCare Family and Relationship Service based at Maroochydore.In this role you will:* Provides individual, couple and group counselling and education with an aim to strengthen family relationships* Prevent breakdown and ensure the wellbeing and safety of children and adults who live in all kinds of families.Essential to the role is:* Sound knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to provide counselling and related services within a therapeutic context to a range of clients with issues including, but not limited to, domestic and family violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, relationship discord and grief and loss.* Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, oral and written communication and advocacy skills are required along with a proven ability to work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team in a complex human services environment.## ## **What makes a difference for us?*** Possession of a Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution coupled with prior experience.* Qld Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card).* Current Drivers Licence* Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check**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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained* **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**We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family**Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the 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.***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***Diversity & Inclusion****Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome 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.*