Senior Counsellor

Women's Health and Equality Queensland – Caboolture QLD Reporting to: 1800 4 WOMEN LeadWork location: Caboolture (8 days/fortnight) and South Brisbane (1 day/fortnight)SCHADS Level: Level 5-6 SCHADS depending on skills and experienceHours: 0.9FTE (9-day fortnight) Who we are Women’s Health and Equality Queensland are leaders in women’s health, gender equity and the primary prevention of violence in Queensland. We provide counselling, therapeutic groups and health services for women and gender-diverse people, as well as health promotion, community programs, professional education, and systems change. We prioritise better outcomes for cohorts experiencing the highest rates of health disadvantage and inequality. WHEQ is a pro-choice organisation that supports people with diverse bodies, sexualities, and gender identities. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures our services are accessible and welcoming to all. Our vision is for women to be equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving. Our Strategies Healthy Women: Enable Queensland women to enjoy optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and actively participate in society. Systems Change: Lead transformative impacts by addressing root causes of gender disparities and health inequities for women. Organisational Growth: Intentionally enhance our capacity to make a more significant and sustainable impact on advancing Queensland women’s health and wellbeing. Our Values Person-centred care Equity and Inclusion Curiosity and Collaboration Innovation and Impact Compassionate Leadership ABOUT THE ROLE This role provides therapeutic recovery counselling via face-to-face, phone and video to support women, girls and gender-diverse people across Queensland. This Counselling service is accessible, gender-responsive, and healing-centred. There is particular attention to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LBTIAQ+ communities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse peoples, those in contact with the justice system, and those affected by DFV, and mental health distress. This is an office-based role located in Caboolture (8 days per fortnight) and South Brisbane (1 day per fortnight). It includes face to face, telephone and web-based delivery modalities. Service Context The role is based at Wellspring Women and Girls Health Hub, an initiative of Micah Projects funded as part of the Queensland Women and Girl’s Health Strategy. Wellspring Women and Girls Health Hub provide services to all women and girls using an integrated model of care. The model includes partnerships to assist in extending services and building relationships to improve health and social outcomes for community members. For WHEQ, this partnership includes co‑locating the Senior Counsellor – Caboolture role at the Health Hub approximately 8 days per fortnight. The Senior Counsellor will utilise WHEQ’s approaches, systems and practice frameworks, while working collaboratively with the Health Hub team. Reporting Structure The Senior Counsellor reports to the WHEQ 1800 4 WOMEN Lead and works alongside other services co‑located at the Wellspring Women and Girls Health Hub. One day per fortnight, the role works from the WHEQ office in South Brisbane to engage in peer supervision, team meetings, remote work and to connect with the broader WHEQ staff and external stakeholders as needed. Position Responsibilities Recovery counselling and support Deliver trauma‑informed and person‑centred counselling for women, girls and gender‑diverse people via face‑to‑face, phone and video. Assess participants’ health and wellbeing needs, and develop, monitor, and review individualised care plans. Provide warm referrals to external organisations. This may be to support participants to meet their identified goals and/or when another service can better meet a participant’s overall needs. Undertake risk assessments and safety planning with participants. When needed, elevate identified issues and clinical risks through formal organisational channels. Leadership in best practice Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of best‑practice principles and adhere to evidence‑based counselling, health promotion, and education frameworks. Engage in clinical supervision, team learning, and sector training. Support the development and delivery of professional education initiatives to enhance capacity in trauma‑informed and gender‑responsive practices. Collaboration and continuous improvement Build and nurture relationships with partners and community groups to enhance, deliver, and extend WHEQ’s services. Contribute to the continuous improvement of WHEQ’s counselling services – particularly in the context of the new counselling offering at Wellspring Women and Girls Health Hub - and WHEQ more generally. Support the development of accurate and timely data for service evaluation and improvement, external reporting and compliance purposes. This includes collecting key information as part of participant intake and exit. ABOUT YOU Qualified and experienced: Bachelor or postgraduate degree in counselling, social work or similar with at least 5 years’ experience in the field. Person‑centred practitioner committed to best practice: Demonstrated ability to work with participants in trauma‑informed, culturally safe, and gender‑responsive counselling practice. Ability to work inclusively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other priority groups, including rural and remote communities, people living with a disability, CALD, LGBTIAQ+, and people in contact with the justice system. Knowledge of domestic violence, mental health &/or community service sectors Ability to work independently: This role requires a level of comfort with independent working, excellent professional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across organisations. Values alignment: Commitment to WHEQ’s purpose, values, and principles. Additional requirements Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) Ability and willingness to work in-person at both Caboolture and South Brisbane offices ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE Joining WHEQ means becoming part of a collaborative and values‑driven team dedicated to supporting women, girls and gender‑diverse people across Queensland. Benefits include: Impactful work in a feminist organisation: Be part of creating a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe, and thriving. Incredible team: With a supportive team, strong values, and regular opportunities for learning and connecting, WHEQ offers a collaborative and purpose‑driven workplace. Commitment to learning and growth: Access to formal and informal support, supervision and training opportunities, supported by an allocated professional development budget. Competitive salary and benefits: Level 5-6 SCHADS ($ per hour) plus increase your take‑home pay with the option to salary‑package up to $15,900 annually. INTERESTED? Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply if this role speaks to you Share your passion and initiative with us. WHEQ is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from a diversity of people from all backgrounds. People living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you require modifications with the application process to meet your access needs, please let us know. We want to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application via Seek by midnight Sunday 28 December . We will only review applications that include the following - Your CV/Resume Cover Letter: Maximum 2 pages, briefly addressing the following: What’s motivating you to apply for this role A brief overview of your relevant experience and how it aligns with the skills we’re looking for Your approach to providing trauma‑informed, healing‑centred counselling What you will bring to our organisation We appreciate the time and effort you invest in your application and will advise all applicants of the outcome by 30 March 2026. Questions? 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