Family Counselling Consultant

Job No: 67891
Location: Townsville, QLD

  • Make a difference to someone's life every day in this unique role!
  • Attractive salary package $64,166 - $67,069 with generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!
  • Enjoy outstanding benefits including: 5 weeks Annual Leave, Training and Development and more!

About Centacare North Queensland - Family Relationship Centre 

Centacare NQ is one of the largest providers of community services in North Queensland, with a range of programs that assist individuals, families and the communities in which they work.  Centacare NQ services include employee assistance, family and children’s counselling services, disability services, groups and as programs for people who are marginalised or at risk of homelessness. 

About the Opportunity

Centacare NQ hopes to help make a difference to children, family and other individuals. A fantastic opportunity for a full-time Family Counselling Consultant to join their multidisciplinary team in Townsville has now become available.

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for providing family counselling and support through the Family Relationship Centre.

More specifically, some of your duties will include:

  • Providing counselling to individuals and families who have separated using flexible and appropriate interventions;
  • Providing feedback to clients both individually and through the Family Dispute Resolution process;
  • Contribute to the planning, provision and evaluation of best practice standards and framework; and
  • Conducting assessments of clients and making referrals. 

Who is Centacare NQ Looking For?

To excel in this role, a degree in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences and a membership (or eligibility for membership) with relevant professional association membership is essential. Successful candidates will also be required to possess (or be eligible to obtain) a current Positive Notice for Child Related Employment ("Blue Card" and a yellow card exemption) from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA).

Centacare NQ is seeking a candidate with the ability to understand and articulate social issues that may impact children, and families in particular — those social issues that directly impact families who have difficulties during separation. The successful candidate will have significant experience in counselling, post separation service and/or family dispute resolution, including a demonstrated ability to utilise different theoretical frameworks and counselling approaches. Knowledge of the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation is desirable. 

You will also require the ability to work as part of the Family Relationship Centre team. Additionally, highly developed written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build strong stakeholder relationships — allowing you to work collaboratively with others and build rapport with culturally diverse groups.

Please Note: This role requires you to hold a current C Class Driver's Licence.

About the Benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment, Centacare NQ will offer an attractive salary $64,166 – 67,069 TEC (Total Employment Cost – includes superannuation and leave loading), commensurate with your qualifications and experience. In addition to this, you will benefit from generous salary packaging options, which will significantly increase your take home pay.

Successful candidate will also enjoy a range of outstanding benefits, including:

  • Additional $5,200 each year reimbursed for the costs of meals and entertainment as part of salary sacrifice benefits;
  • 5 weeks annual leave;
  • Birthday off at full pay;
  • Opportunities to tap into a diverse range of learning and development options that could include higher education pathways;
  • In-service training and professional development (you will receive extensive induction before commencing employment, as well as ongoing development opportunities); and
  • 6 free confidential counselling sessions per calendar year for permanent employees and their immediate families.

Centacare NQ recognises the importance of a healthy work/life balance and supports family friendly practices within the workplace. 

If you want to finish each working day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community - Apply Now!

Personal Details * Required field

  1. Digits only or add + for international numbers

  1. (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions