
Rural Family Counsellor - Charleville
Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland
Posted 4 days ago
Now Hiring: Counsellor Extraordinaire – Charleville & Beyond!
Because changing lives is kind of a big deal.
Location: Charleville, QLD
Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent
Salary: Lvl 5 SCHADS Award + NFP Salary Packaging ($18,850) + 12% Super
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
We’re on the lookout for a compassionate, qualified, and community-minded Counsellor to join our team in Charleville. You’ll be the go-to for families and individuals needing support, guidance, and a listening ear—within a two-hour radius (road trip, anyone?). If you’re passionate about making a difference in rural communities, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing (aka Your Superpowers):
- Delivering therapeutic interventions and psycho-educational support like a pro
- Providing general counselling services and crafting case plans that actually work
- Keeping client records as sharp as your listening skills
- Collaborating with a team that believes in reflection, discussion, and a good cuppa
- Attending supervision and PD like the lifelong learner you are
- Stepping up for disaster recovery work when needed (cape optional)
Who You’ll Help:
Families and individuals with children and young people aged 0–18 who need a hand, a heart, and a whole lot of hope.
What You Bring to the Table:
- A Bachelor of Counselling or equivalent (or experience that knocks our socks off)
- A current Working with Children Blue Card (or the ability to get one)
- A solid framework for working with individuals, couples, and families
- Bonus points if you’ve worked in the addictions field (gambling, alcohol, other drugs)
- Group facilitation skills that make people feel seen and heard
- Stakeholder charm and collaboration magic
- A commitment to equity, ethics, and safety
- Communication skills that could talk a cat off a fish truck
- A current QLD “C” class driver’s licence and a Yellow Card (or ability to get one)
Why Join Us?
Because we’re not just a service—we’re a community. We believe in values, purpose, and people. You’ll be supported, challenged, and celebrated as you help others thrive.
Location: Charleville, QLD (with travel within a 2-hour radius)
Perks: Road trips, meaningful work, and a team that’s got your back. NFP Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
About Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland
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