• Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of other people in our local community.

• Above award rate $48.29 per hour plus generous salary packaging up to $15,900 to significantly increase your take home pay
• Full time or Part Time with flexible working arrangements available.

Are you a committed Domestic Violence Response professional passionate about making a real change in your local community? Keen to join an organisation that values flexibility, support and professional development? CatholicCare Central Queensland might just be the place for you!

We are on the lookout for someone with proven experience of working within the domestic and family violence space, with the demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and work collaboratively within diverse teams. Our ideal candidate will also have a comprehensive knowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

Given the nature of the role, we understand that maintaining a healthy work-life balance and excellent self-care practice is vital. Although we may be biased, we believe that Central Queensland truly is the perfect location to base yourself when work-life balance and self-care are top priorities.

The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way. This is an exciting time to be joining our team as we embark on this innovative journey towards enhancing services for our region.

About the Role

The Domestic and Family Violence Counsellors are responsible for providing a range of Domestic and Family Violence services to adults experiencing (or at risk of experiencing) domestic and family violence.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing therapeutic intervention counselling services with a focus on families and individuals impacted by domestic family violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), trauma, and other relevant presenting comorbidities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of psycho-educational programs relevant to families and individuals impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Participate in the implementation of service systems and collaborative activities to educate and build the capacity of local community members to respond and foster confidence and understanding of behaviours relating to the “cycle of violence”.
• Contribute to crisis responses with a collaborative approach, including completion of risk assessments, safety planning, relevant referrals, Domestic Family Violence orders, housing, and financial assistance, and supporting clients experiencing domestic family violence.

Counsellors must ensure they provide services in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and standards, including but not limited to Domestic Family Violence practice standards, best practice principles, ethical responsibilities, and organisational policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum requirement Accredited Diploma of Counselling AQF level 5 and 1- 2 years relevant experience working within the Domestic & Family Violence environment.
• 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.
• A current C or CA class Driver’s license (QLD).

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

• Understanding of the confidentiality practice within the child protection and domestic and family violence legislation.
• Ability to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy.
• Knowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma-informed practice, suicidal ideation, and self-harm

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.

Why join CatholicCare Central Queensland?

CatholicCare Central Queensland 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. We proudly deliver services and employ our people regardless of religious backgrounds and beliefs.

Our Benefits

As a valued employee of CatholicCare Central Queensland, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 300 staff. Supported by good 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 responsibilities of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives.