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Downunder People

Contract Counsellor - Indigenous Support Services

Community Services & Development

Posted 08/06/2026
Closes 22/06/2026

Arundel, 4214, Gold Coast, Queensland

Contract

Not specified


Contract Counsellor - Indigenous Support Services
  • Counsellor - Family Violence
  • Secure Employment, Attractive Remuneration Package
  • Indigenous Community Healing Support Services
  • Tropical North Queensland - ESCAPE this COLD WINTER
  • Fixed Term 12 Months Possible Extension
  • APPLICATIONS in CLOSING!!
Seeking country community village living for a slower pace of life? 90 mins by road from Cairns.  Atherton Tablelands.
About the Employer: 
 A leading, NFP, local employer providing a range of programs and services, including being culturally secure, community-based healing services that utilise a trauma-informed approach to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, children, young people, and adults.
  
Position Specifics.

Family Violence/Sexual Assault Counsellor - Providing therapeutic case management and counselling to children, young people, adults, families and/or carers in the area of sexual assault, family violence, abuse, trauma and inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours. Provision of individual counselling and support as negotiated with Service Users, using a flexible approach that may integrate therapeutic work, advocacy, psycho education, protective behaviours and safety planning. 
                               
Essentially Offering: 
  • Relevant Qualification in Counselling, Social Work/Mental Health 
  • Stable employment history
  • WWCC
  • Sensitive of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander culture and families
  • Experience with Indigenous families, women, children, youth, mums, trauma 
You will be offered:
  • Competitive Base Salary 
  • Salary Sacrificing
  • Full time Secure Employment
  • Relocation Assistance 
  • Down to Earth Employer, who Appreciates and Values their Staff
  What are your career /travel goals for 2026? - Escape to  Sunny Tropical Far North QLD.    
Seeking a NEW UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY?    
From rolling green pastures, to endless blue skies, the Atherton Tablelands is the Far North’s most underrated answer to pure adventure. The mild tropical-climate makes its stunning array of landscapes a treat to indulge in, no matter how you choose to do it. Discover accessible travel in the Atherton Tablelands with easy access to Cairns.  To apply, press the apply now button or  *******@dupeople.com.au

                       

Additional information

  • Counsellor - Family Violence
  • APPLICATIONS in CLOSING!!
  • Tropical North Queensland - ESCAPE this COLD WINTER

Applications open to:

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