• Amazingly flexible working arrangements / Full or part-time working options available.
• A varied and interesting role with an established and respected community organisation.

About CatholicCare Central Queensland

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.

About the Role

As a member of the Clinical & Social Services Team, Counsellors are responsible for:

• Providing therapeutic counselling to individuals, families, groups, children and young people.
• Developing and implementing psycho education or community education services to individuals or groups.
• Implementing client outcome measures.
• Ensuring they provide services in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and standards including services in accordance with the Family Law Act 1975.
• Participating in program promotion and networking to ensure financial viability of the program.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant 4-year degree with one year of relevant experience; OR three year degree with two years or relevant experience; OR associate diploma with relevant experience; OR lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience; OR attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required;
• Current C class driver’s license (QLD).
• Proof of Membership and ability to maintain membership to one of the following professional associations: ACA Christian Counsellors of Australia QLD Counsellors Association Australian Community Counselling Association Inc – professional membership, ACWA, AASW and or APS.

In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate:

• Provide client assessment and therapeutic counselling to children, individuals, couples and families in accordance to the Family Law Act 1975 (Family Counsellors).
• Develop, plan and supervise the implementation of psycho-educational, developmental therapeutic programs or community education activities.
• Implement client outcome measures in accordance with service guidelines, funding accountability and professional responsibilities.
• Provide response to critical stress incidents and to post traumatic stress disorders.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

*All staff of CatholicCare must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical exception in place, as outlined in the Queensland Public Health Direction Workers in a Healthcare Setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements).*

Why join CatholicCare?

CatholicCare (formerly CentacareCQ) is a large, vibrant and well respected not for profit organisation providing services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. From Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south, and out to Longreach in the central west, our primary focus is based on our Christian Ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice. CatholicCare is proud to deliver services and employ our people regardless of religion, background, or beliefs.

Our Benefits

As a valued employee of CatholicCare, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 300 staff. Supported by quality leadership, you will proudly deliver services to make a difference in the lives of a wide range of people across our local community. You will also enjoy:

• A supportive work-life balance
• A stable employer with a strong, values-driven culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee benefits across a range of product discounts and wellness content
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay

What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives.