Counsellor – Cairns Adult Service
Location: Cairns
Hours – To be negotiated
ABOUT US
True Relationships & Reproductive Health (True) was established in 1972 and is a profit-for-purpose organisation. Our goal is to achieve substantial, positive social impact by improving reproductive and sexual health and promoting safe and respectful relationships.
True Relationships and Reproductive Health (True) is a leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services to people in Queensland. True offers expert clinical services, education and counselling across Queensland.
True is a pro-choice organisation and is a profit for purpose public company limited by guarantee.
True is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and values social and cultural diversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
True Relationships and Reproductive Health are looking for reliable, highly motivated person to join our team of Counsellors located in the Cairns.
As a Counsellor – Adult Services you will:
- Provide sexual assault counselling to adults who have been sexually assaulted, historical or recent.
- Provide acute response to victims of sexual assault when required.
- Facilitate group work.
Applicants are required to write a brief cover letter, include the names and contact details of 2 referees and on a separate page write a short response to each of the selection criteria listed below.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling to such level that entitles registration with respective professional body
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of recent sexual assault, and historical sexual abuse on women and men.
- Ability to understand appropriate legislation, best practice guidelines and knowledge of interagency protocols in relation to Adult sexual assault
- Demonstrated counselling experience in trauma practice
- Current Blue Card issued in Queensland
- Awareness of key issues in supporting an effective and safe working environment including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behavior
- Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely written case notes.
- Hold registration/membership with a governing body.
- Provide digital evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum 2 vaccinations).
A Current Criminal history check will be required to be produced at interview.
The successful applicant will be required to hold a current “Working with Children – Blue card, issued in the State of Queensland before commencing employment and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Enquiries: For further information about the position, please email Priya Varsani, Manager- Cairns Sexual Assault Services at [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor – Adult Service – Cairns enquiry via SEEK
To request a copy of the full position description, email: [email protected].
True has the right to withdraw this ad before the closing date.
