Domestic Family Violence Embedded Worker/ Therapeutic Case Manager

Looking for a fantastic career opportunity working in Paradise with great life/work balance??? - Full- time or part-time/job share employment considered for suitable candidates

Located in the beautiful Whitsundays in tropical north Queensland between Townsville and Mackay, Whitsunday Counselling and Support are seeking qualified and experienced Practitioners to join our dedicated supportive team of Counsellors and Therapeutic Case Managers at our Bowen office. We provide case management, court support and counselling to people experiencing domestic and family violence throughout Whitsunday region, including Airlie Beach, Bowen, Proserpine, Collinsville and the Whitsunday Islands.

Our vision at Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc is to work towards the prevention and reduction of violence in the community by providing professional support services to women, children, young people and families who have experienced family violence, sexual assault or are at risk of neglect or abuse.

Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc. has a team of dedicated workers across the Whitsunday region who support victims of Domestic and Family Violence, Sexual Violence, Specialist Family Counselling through education, empowerment, counselling and support. We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation offering a range of confidential services, provided in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

The position will be based at our Bowen Office and the role will vary as you will be required to part of the team that provide Case Management/Counselling for Domestic & Sexual Violence, provide Womens Health and Wellbeing support and deliver the embedded domestic and family violence specialist practitioners model at the Queensland Police Station.

This is dynamic role, that includes offering clients’ practical supports and requires the ability to work collaboratively with other organisations to help clients to meet their case plan goals.

If you are passionate and dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic and family violence and in reducing domestic violence in our community; enjoy working collaboratively with other organisations and want to be a part of our dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

The position is for 76 hours per fortnight full-time with a remuneration based on qualifications and experience as per the Social & Community Services Employee classification in the Social Community Homecare & Disability Services Award. Wage range between $85000 - $99500 approximately.

Consideration will be given for part-time/job share employment for suitable candidates

We have additional benefits including non for profit and remote area salary sacrifice packages available.

We are also offering up to $3300 (inc GST) relocation allowance to eligible applicants.

Applicants need to currently hold:

• Minimum qualification in Diploma of Counselling required; or
• A university degree or above in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology or other related discipline is desirable.
• A sound knowledge of the impact of domestic and family violence is desirable.
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience working in a domestic and family violence field.
• Eligible for membership with AASW, APS or ACA (or currently working towards gaining membership) is desirable.
• Mandatory to commence employment - Blue Card (QLD clearance to work with children)
• Experience working with Police services would be an advantage but not mandatory

Applicants must have a current Queensland Blue Card before commencing employment with Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc.

• Current drivers’ licence is required.

Please request an application package. Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and other required information for this advertised position.

For any enquiries or questions or to request an Application Package, please phone (07) 4946-2999 or email - [email protected]

Applications close on 5th April 2025 and will be reviewed as received.

Role to commence April 2025