- Rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a difference to someone's life
- Join a supportive team of professionals in this established Family and Community Support Service
- Attractive salary circa $61,619.00 + generous salary sacrifice packaging of up to $16,050
- Enjoy a housing allowance + in-service training and development + a healthy work/life balance
About Centacare - Diocese of Rockhampton
Centacare: Diocese of Rockhampton is a large, vibrant and well respected community organisation that provides services across Central Queensland, from Mackay in the north to Bundaberg in the south and west to Longreach. Our primary focus, based on our Christian Ethos and principles of Catholic social justice, is the delivery of compassionate yet professional social services, through education, counselling and community support – to encourage and strengthen individuals, couples and families to continue to develop and grow.
About the Opportunity
Centacare is seeking a full-time Counsellor – Sexual Assault to join their dedicated Family and Community Support Services Team in Central Highlands, based in Emerald.
Reporting to the Team Leader – Domestic and Family Violence, you will be responsible for providing therapeutic counselling to clients who have experienced sexual assault, using appropriate frameworks.
More specifically your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing psycho-educational workshops for individuals, communities and workplaces;
- Facilitating therapeutic groups and workshops for clients who have experienced sexual assault;
- Providing culturally appropriate services;
- Networking with other community agencies and stakeholders; and
- Working as a member of Centacare’s team and carry out your duties in a manner that reflects the mission and values of Centacare.
Centacare is seeking a dedicated professional with knowledge of the issues effecting families, children and clients experiencing sexual assault, child protection statutory intervention, domestic and family violence, child abuse or self harm and the appropriate responses. Along with sound discipline knowledge gained through extensive experience, you will have a knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999, the Family Law Act 1975, the Domestic and Family Violence Act 1989 and any relevant amendments for each.
Ideal candidates will havea relevant degree (Psychology, Social Work or related) or an associate diploma with substantial experience. Candidates with less formal qualifications but with sufficient specialised skills attained through previous appointment service or study will also be considered.
It is vital that applicants bring professional judgement and personable communication style to this role, as a high level of confidentiality, privacy and care will need to be maintained with all stakeholders.
Whilst this position requires a degree of autonomy; setting priorities, monitoring work flow and providing effective reporting, you will also be required to work effectively within a team environment.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances including Positive Notice Blue Card with Yellow Card exemption and Satisfactory Police Check. A Current C class license is also essential.
About the Benefits
To reward your commitment, Centacare will offer an attractive salary circa $61,619.00+ $200.00 per week housing allowance + generous salary sacrifice packaging of up to $16,050 to significantly increase your take home pay.
The successful candidate will also enjoy a range of outstanding benefits, including:
- Opportunities to tap into a diverse range of learning and development options that could even 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
- Centacare recognises the importance of a healthy work/life balance and supports family friendly practices within the workplace.
About Emerald
Emerald is located on the Nogoa River 263 km west of Rockhampton and 909 km from Brisbane (via Rockhampton).
It is a typical thriving rural centre with a good sized TAFE college, a rural training college, a large number of farm machinery sales outlets, a huge irrigation dam and an airport. Established in 1879, it has slowly grown to be the major regional centre of the Central Highlands and the gateway to the Central Western district.
The Capricorn hinterland contains the largest sapphire gemfields in the world, and just a short drive through citrus orchards takes you to Lake Maraboon, Queensland's second largest lake.
This is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role, and you will finish each working day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community! Apply now!
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