The Opportunity

We are currently seeking to appoint a Family Counsellor to work as a part of our UnitingCare Qld Family Support Team based in Townsville on a part time basis of 68.4 hours per fortnight for a maximum term contract to 5 November 2023.

The Opportunity 

This position provides a holistic response to the needs of each individual in the family and to the family unit as a whole. The Family Counsellor will provide assessment, counselling support and referral options to families, parents and young people and/or workshops as appropriate.

About You

You will need sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to utilise therapeutic processes and practices including the ability to analyse, evaluate and make objective judgments and recommendations.

In addition to the above you will also be required to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant human services field and demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through substantial experience working with children and families. 
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care’s vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care’s mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters)  approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment. 

Ready to work together? 

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.

Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.

We are proud of our team’s diversity and highly encourage applications from people with a disability and those who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety