Introduction Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach and Normanton. Benefits you will enjoy SCHADS Level 4 Salary starting at $88,099 per annum PLUS $2,500 additional payment annually on top of base salary PLUS $200 sign on bonus Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging 5 Weeks Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading Birthday Leave Other Above Award Benefits including Private Health discount. Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development Description Family and Community Counselling Services (FCCS) provides counselling to individuals, couples, children and families that focus on family and relationship issues. FCCS provides services in Townsville & Mt Isa with outreach services to Ingham, Ayr, Charters Towers & Cloncurry. As part of our Family & Community Counselling Services team, you will: Deliver evidence-based counselling to individuals, couples and families Conduct assessments and develop therapeutic goals Facilitate groups Manage a balanced caseload aligned with funding targets Participate in case discussions and professional supervision Undertake occasional outreach across the region Download the Position Description below for more important details about the position. Skills And Experiences To be successful in this role you will have: Relevant tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioral Sciences and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents for case planning or advocacy purposes. Experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic counselling interventions to formulate therapy plans, set goals and facilitate a positive approach in working with individuals to achieve these goals within established time frames. An understanding of relevant legislation and effective service delivery models and the ability to work within such frameworks. This includes sourcing and sharing up to date knowledge on research and best practice frameworks. Current open driver's license. Current, and ability to retain, both a Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability Worker Screening/Clearance/Card. An ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders children and families and other CALD families. Desirable Experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic counselling interventions to formulate therapy plans, set goals and facilitate a positive approach in working with individuals to achieve these goals within established time frames. Experience in working with diverse people and communities. If you’re passionate about strengthening families and communities across North Queensland, this is your opportunity to do work that truly matters. If you are interested, please apply! We will be reviewing candidates as they are received. Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
