Talent.com
Centacare North Queensland (NQ)
Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling ServiceCentacare North Queensland (NQ) • Townsville City Center, AU
Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling Service

Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling Service

Centacare North Queensland (NQ) • Townsville City Center, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

Introduction: Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation providing counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services.

With offices across Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton, our team is committed to delivering services that enhance wellbeing and resilience throughout North Queensland.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

  • SCHADS Level 4 Salary starting at $92,000 (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)
  • PLUS $2,500 additional payment annually (pro-rata)
  • PLUS $200 sign-on bonus
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging
  • 5 Weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata)
  • Location Allowance up to $5000 per annum (on hours worked) Mount Isa ONLY
  • Birthday Leave
  • Private Health discounts and other above-award benefits
  • Ongoing professional development and supervision
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Flexible part-time arrangement (0.8 FTE)

About The Role

Family and Community Counselling Services (FCCS) provides counselling to individuals, couples, children and families experiencing family and relationship challenges. Services are delivered across Townsville and Mount Isa, with outreach support provided throughout the region.

  • Deliver evidence-based counselling to individuals, couples, children and families
  • Conduct assessments and develop therapeutic goals and intervention plans
  • Facilitate groups and contribute to community education activities
  • Manage a caseload in line with service and funding requirements
  • Participate in case discussions, professional supervision and ongoing development
  • Maintain professional client records and reports
  • Undertake occasional outreach travel as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or a related field
  • Eligibility for membership with a relevant professional association
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of evidence-based counselling practices and therapeutic interventions
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and contemporary service delivery frameworks
  • A current Open Driver Licence
  • Current (or ability to obtain) Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Highly Regarded

  • Experience delivering therapeutic counselling interventions
  • Experience working with individuals, children, families and couples
  • Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Experience is preferred but not essential. We welcome applications from early-career practitioners who are passionate about supporting individuals and families and are committed to ongoing professional development.

If you're looking for meaningful work, flexibility, professional support and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of North Queensland families, we'd love to hear from you.

Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search

Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling Service • Townsville City Center, AU

Similar jobs

Advanced Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate (Identified) - Level 5

DVNQGarbutt, QLD, AU

Advanced Specialist DFV Advocate (Identified) – Level 5.Advocate for and support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.Level 5 under the SCHADS Award, plus generous benefits.Be part of a... Show more

Family Partnerships Coordinator

uWorkinTownsville City Center, AU

The Smith Family is a national children's education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their fu... Show more

 • Promoted

Outreach Case Manager

uWorkinTownsville City Center, AU

Enabling Pathways Community is a non-profit division deeply rooted in the ethos of collective empowerment and social harmony.Our mission is to implement community intervention strategies and broad-... Show more

 • Promoted

Engagement Lead for Veterans & Community Relations

RSL QueenslandTownsville City Center, AU

RSL Queensland is seeking an Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships between the District Office, Sub Branch network, and veterans and their families throughout North Queensland.You will pro... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Occupational Therapist – Townsville

Aussie LocumsTownsville, QLD, AU

Senior OT vacancy in Townsville.Beautiful clinic, MDT, great company culture.Great Opportunity to join an established organisation.Senior Occupational Therapist, job ref: 1589076.Salary: $120,000 t... Show more

Counsellor-Gambling Help Services Outreach

Centacare North QueenslandTownsville City Center, AU

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time.Job Category: Counselling, Practitioner, Therapeutic etc.At Centacare North Queensland Ltd, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of wellbeing,... Show more

 • Promoted

Counsellor/Psychologist/Social Worker

Halcyon KnightsTownsville City Center, AU

Our client is a large government department tasked with improving the lives of Australians.Our client is looking for an experienced Counsellor, Psychologist or Social Worker with previous counselli... Show more

 • Promoted

Community Mental Health Manager - Lead Multidisciplinary Team

Family and Disability ServicesTownsville City Center, AU

Family and Disability Services in Townsville is seeking a Local Service Manager – Community Mental Health to lead and manage multiple programs, with travel to Cairns and Agnes Waters.This permanent... Show more

 • Promoted

Psychologist: Remote Couples & Individual Therapy

Health Workforce QueenslandTownsville, AU
Remote

An innovative private practice in Townsville is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join their supportive team.This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, providing th... Show more

 • Promoted

Local Services Manager

Family and Disability ServicesTownsville City Center, AU

Local Service Manager – Community Mental Health (Townsville).Permanent full‑time (76h / fortnight) with travel to Cairns and Agnes Waters.Responsible for line management, program delivery and quali... Show more

 • Promoted

Rehabilitation Consultant (Rehabilitation Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist)

KonektTownsville, QLD, AU

Support people to rebuild confidence, independence and hope.Every day, people recovering from injury or illness need support and guidance to take important steps forward.As a Rehabilitation Consult... Show more

Trauma-Informed Youth Outreach Case Manager

uWorkinTownsville City Center, AU

Workin is seeking an Outreach Case Manager for its Townsville team, focusing on supporting young people under Child Safety Orders.This full-time role requires providing hands-on, trauma-informed as... Show more

 • Promoted

ADF Rehabilitation Consultant

Big UmbrellaTownsville, QLD, AU

Our client is an innovative provider of Workplace Rehabilitation Services with an impressive national footprint.This organisation is the exclusive provider of rehabilitation services to the ADF &am... Show more

Custodial Correctional Officer

Queensland Corrective ServicesTownsville City Center, AU

Step into a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact!.As a Custodial Correctional Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding Queensland, ensuring the security... Show more

 • Promoted

Trauma-Informed Counsellor — 2-Year Casual, Govt Dept

Halcyon KnightsTownsville City Center, AU

Halcyon Knights is seeking an experienced Counsellor, Psychologist, or Social Worker for a long-term temporary assignment in Queensland.You will provide high-quality clinical services, including in... Show more

 • Promoted

Psychology & Counselling - HealthcareLink Support

HealthcareLink SupportTownsville City, QLD, AU

Our client specialises in a wide range of evidence-based mental health therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy... Show more

Advanced Specialist DFV Advocate

DVNQGarbutt, QLD, AU

Advanced Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate – Level 5.Join a groundbreaking new initiative in Townsville.Thanks to new funding and partnership opportunities, DVNQ is expanding its spe... Show more

Consultant Youth Psychiatrist

CC MedicalTownsville, QLD, AU

Career growth, supportive workplace culture.Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island.As a Consultant Youth Psychiatrist, you will provide high-quality specialist psychiatric care w... Show more