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Job Title


Family Counsellor


Company : UnitingCare Community


Location : Maroochydore, Australia


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

$97k (pro-rata) + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary PkingEmployment Term: Part-time (30.4 hours per week) Maximum term until 29 September 2025Remuneration: $97k + 11.5 % Super + $15,900 NFP Salary PackagingMake a meaningful difference with UnitingCareAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives.As a Family Counsellor, youll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Lets make a meaningful difference, together!Lets make a meaningful difference, together.Your part in our UnitingCare teamWe are currently seeking to appoint aFamily Counsellorto work as a part of our UnitingCare Qld Parenting Support Program based in the Sunshine Coast on a max term contract to 29 September 2025 on a part time basis of 4 days per week.This position assists parents and carers to develop and strengthen their understanding and skills in the areas of parenting attachment, family relationship enhancement and children''s behavioural management incorporating case planning.What makes a difference for us?You will need sound knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilise therapeutic processes and practices particularly in relation to children and families at risk. You will be able to work within frameworks and practices that are strength based and recovery focused.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)What makes a difference for you?Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWed love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyJoining our FaDS, team, youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.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.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Family Counsellor? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? Have you completed a qualification in psychology? Demonstrate your ability to utilise therapeutic processes and practices, particularly in relation to children and families at risk. Working within frameworks and practices that are strengths based and recovery focused. Describe any experience assisting parents and carers to develop and strengthen their understanding in the area of parenting.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr