Qualified Counsellor or Social Worker

AKG Australia; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purple Perks discounts

Professional development fund

EAP program

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

Job summary

AKG Australia is seeking a qualified Counsellor or Social Worker to deliver clinical services, assessments and counselling across our Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba sites. This permanent part-time role covers three days per week, with a focus on helping clients identify strengths, work readiness and vocational goals.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, hold professional registration, and maintain necessary checks.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Counselling OR Rehabilitation Counsellor OR Social Worker with AOD experience.
• Registration/Membership with ACA, PACFA, ASORC or AASW is essential.
• Clinical or mental health counselling experience preferred.
• Ability to motivate and engage clients.
• Solution-focused approach aligned to vocational goals.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Must obtain Working with Children Check and police check/yellow card.
• Driver's licence currently held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services through evidence-based, individual and group interventions and counselling.
• Conduct assessments identifying strengths, skills, experience and vulnerabilities for employment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals.
• Provide services across sites in Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba on a permanent part-time basis.

Skills

Motivating & engaging clients

Strong organisational skills

Counselling & mental health

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Counselling/Social Work

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.

The Opportunity

• Deliver clinical services through evidence based, individual and group interventions and counselling


• Provide a variety of services including assessments that identify individual strengths, skills, experience and vulnerabilities in employment


• Gain expertise by working with a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals


• Permanent Part-time role (3 days a week) covering our sites in Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba.

Would this describe you?

• Tertiary qualification in your discipline of either: Qualified Counsellor OR Rehabilitation Counsellor OR Social Worker with AOD experience


• Registration/Membership with relevant state or national professional body is essential (i.e. ACA or PACFA or ASORC or AASW)


• Clinical counselling or mental health counselling


• Proven ability to motivate and genuinely engage with people


• Solution focused therapeutic approach which links to vocational goals


• Strong organisational skills


• Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and national police check/yellow card


• Be able to obtain a myID


• Current drivers licence

More than just a salary!

• Diversity of client presentations


• Opportunity and support for professional development, including Professional Development Fund


• Internal supervision, mentoring and professional development provided by Senior Clinicians


• "Purple Perks" Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for Staff


• EAP Program available for yourself and family members


• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service


• Cash out/purchase annual leave to suit your needs


• Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support


• Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave


• Extensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leave - 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service and cash out and purchase annual leave to suit your needs

For assistance with accessibility requirements or recruitment adjustments, contact our talent team at [e-mail] or 07 3727 1306

Diversity and Inclusion

• We value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturall