Gladstone Women’s Health Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the Gladstone Region for 30 years. We provide generalist Women’s Health Services and counselling, group therapy, support, information and referral for women, children and men who have experienced Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified women to fill this role in the Gladstone Region.
Employment is commensurate with experience and qualifications under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, 2010.
Remuneration package: SCHADS Award, level to be negotiated with the right candidate, Flexible work arrangements and other benefits to be negotiated.
Gladstone Women’s Health Centre are committed to continually professional development and promote and encourage the professional development of all team members.
It is a genuine occupational requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted by, and arguable under Sections 25, 104 and 105 of The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse women are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
The Child and Youth Counsellor role is primarily responsible for providing therapy for children and young people experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault. These sessions will be for both male and female children and young people aged 3 years – 17 years. This role will also be responsible for providing counselling services, community education and completing general administrative tasks.
In this role, you will also have the opportunity to facilitate and develop group programs to respond to client and community need.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree or above qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy or similar discipline.
- Qualifications and/or training specific to child-centered play therapy are desirable
- A thorough understanding of case management practice informed by a gender analysis of violence against women and children, the impact of trauma, human rights, and feminist theory.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and foster harmonious and collaborative relationships internally and with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated resilience and aptitude in working with complex and important matters, sound judgement and ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word. Excel, Outlook).
- Current valid C-class driver’s license.
- Emotional strength to work in an environment where exposed to people who have been abused and who experience mental heal issues.
- Ability to successfully pass a police check Working with Children Check (blue card).
- Confidentiality and experience with working with personal and sensitive information.
- Lives locally in the Gladstone Region or is willing to relocate to the area.
- Membership of a Professional body associated with the position’s prime purpose.
- Current Working with Children (Blue Card).
- Australian National Police Check
Other requirements
- Own vehicle and current driver’s license with comprehensive vehicle insurance.
- Current Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check.
Benefits and Perks:
- Salary packaging opportunities
- Additional meal and entertainment salary packing opportunities
- Professional development and training expenses covered
- Clinical supervision
- 3 gift days during the Christmas period
- Flexible working options
To be considered for this role applications must include a cover letter, current CV, and two recent employer referee contacts.