Youth Counsellor

Gladstone Women'S Health Centre; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

Gladstone Women’s Health Centre is seeking a Youth Counsellor (New Role) based in Biloela or Gladstone. Play a pivotal role in providing trauma-informed counselling to children and young people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Flexible location and supportive work culture are offered.

You will undertake safety planning, case coordination, and potential outreach with schools, under supervision and in collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counselling or Diploma of Counselling with ACA eligibility.
• Experience counselling young people affected by trauma, violence or abuse.
• Trauma-informed, feminist and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapeutic counselling and safety planning to children and young people affected by domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault.
• Conduct case coordination and collaborate with services to support victim-survivors.
• Facilitate group sessions and outreach with local schools and services.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma-informed

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Diploma of Counselling (eligibility for ACA)

Job description

We're Hiring! Youth Counsellor (New Role) - Biloela or Gladstone

Be part of something meaningful. Empower the next generation.

Gladstone Women's Health Centre (GWHC) is looking for a passionate, trauma-informed Youth Counsellor to join our growing team. This is a newly created role in response to increasing community need, and we welcome applications to be based in either Biloela or Gladstone.

We are a community-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and young people, with a strong focus on support for those affected by domestic and family violence and sexual assault.

Join our welcoming, values-led workplace where team wellbeing, impact and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

Flexible location: Work from either Biloela or Gladstone.

Salary Packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free, to increase your take-home pay.

Additional benefits: Professional development, regular clinical supervision, and wellbeing supports.

About the Role

This role provides specialist therapeutic counselling, safety planning, and case coordination to children and young people impacted by domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault. You'll work independently and collaboratively to support victim-survivors and advocate for their safety, healing and empowerment. You may also facilitate group sessions and engage in outreach with local schools and services.

You'll be joining a team that is passionate about place-based support and prevention-making a real difference every day.

You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Diploma of Counselling with or eligibilty for ACA registration.
• Demonstrated experience providing counselling to young people impacted by trauma, violence or abuse.
• A deep commitment to trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally responsive practice.
• A valid Blue Card, Police Check, and C-Class driver's licence.