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Centacare North Queensland (NQ)
Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling ServiceCentacare North Queensland (NQ) • Townsville, QLD, AU
Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling Service

Counsellor- Family and Community Counselling Service

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

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.

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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.

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Benefits You Will Enjoy

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

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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.

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

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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

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  • Experience delivering therapeutic counselling interventions
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  • Experience working with individuals, children, families and couples
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  • Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
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  • 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.
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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.

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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.

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