Counsellor – Counselling Intervention Services

At Centacare North Queensland, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported and empowered. We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Counsellor to join our Counselling Intervention Services team in Mount Isa, providing therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced trauma and are involved with the child protection system.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Benefits you will enjoy

• Starting Salary from $92,000 + Location Allowance $5000 pa. 
• 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
• Practice Supervision and ongoing support
• Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits
• Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
• A collaborative and values driven workplace
• The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant North West community of Mount Isa

About the role

As a Counsellor, you will provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling to children and young people aged 6–18 years who have experienced abuse, neglect, disrupted attachment and other complex trauma.

Working closely with Child Safety, carers, schools and other stakeholders, you will:

• Deliver individual therapeutic counselling and interventions
• Undertake assessments and develop tailored therapeutic plans
• Support carers and care teams through education and practical strategies
• Advocate for positive outcomes for children and young people
• Maintain professional case records and reporting requirements
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

About you

You are a passionate and skilled professional who enjoys working with children and families and understands the lifelong impact that trauma can have.

You'll also have:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children, families or within the community services sector
• Sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice and child development
• Strong communication, assessment and report writing skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with children, families and stakeholders
• Hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Queensland Drivers Licence
• Hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Queensland Working with Children Clearance (QLD Blue Card)
• Hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Check

About us

Centacare North Queensland is a social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Townsville, committed to enhancing wellbeing and resilience across North Queensland.

Our services support individuals, families and communities through counselling, family services, disability support, homelessness programs, financial resilience, youth programs and more. Guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Equality, Compassion, Dignity and Stewardship, we're committed to creating positive and lasting change in our communities.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a meaningful career where your work changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to supporting children, strengthening families and building resilient communities.

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.

Centacare North Queensland may commence shortlisting and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date.