COUNSELLOR - FIFO

Henderson Healthcare
Cairns, QLD
A$80,000-$100,000 p/a + Salary Packaging + Travel
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Full-time
On-site

Posted 26 days ago


We are seeking two experienced Counsellors to support and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Regional QLD. These full-time, fixed-term roles are based in Cairns with FIFO travel arrangements to the community.

Role: Counselling Roles - Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
Location: Cairns (FIFO)
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until 30th June 2025 (with possibility to extend)
Accommodation & Flights: Provided from Cairns to Regional QLD

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide counselling services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Strengthen social and emotional wellbeing by applying evidence-based case management, intake, and assessment practices
  • Collaborate with community members and health professionals to develop tailored support plans
  • Offer culturally sensitive support to individuals dealing with mental health, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) issues, and related challenges

About You:

  • You are passionate about improving social and emotional wellbeing for Indigenous communities
  • You have a background in counselling, mental health, or AOD and a commitment to contemporary evidence-based practices
  • You are committed to working collaboratively with individuals and communities to provide holistic support

Essential Criteria:

  • Diploma of Counselling or tertiary qualifications in Social Work or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in counselling, including case management, intake, and assessments
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities is desirable
  • Experience in mental health and/or AOD is highly regarded
  • Registration with an appropriate body (e.g., ACA, AASW)
  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or Mental Health
  • QLD Drivers License
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
  • Australian Federal Police Check

Additional Information:

  • Applicants must arrange their own accommodation in Cairns when not flying out to the community
  • Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply

Apply Now!
For more information or to apply, please contact Meisha at [email protected] or call 08 6154 6919 for a confidential chat.


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