Trauma-Informed Counsellor

About the role

Mercy Community, a Catholic not-for-profit providing services for families, young people and the elderly, is seeking a Counsellor for a contract position in Toowoomba. The role provides trauma-informed counselling and develops and facilitates therapeutic programs, including group work, assessments and interventions for women who have experienced gender-based violence. It is a 45.6-hour-per-fortnight position until 14 January 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, trauma-informed counselling to clients face-to-face, by telephone and online
• Partner with women to understand their individual needs and co-develop plans for empowerment, holistic health and social connectedness
• Work independently and collaboratively with other Counsellors, Women's Outcome Workers, the Coordinator and the Program Manager on each woman's circumstances
• Engage service users respectfully and justly, promoting dignity and self-determination while respecting past generational trauma

Required profile

• 3 or 4 year tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline
• Eligibility for membership in associations such as the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the APS
• Current and valid Provisional Green (P2) or above driver's licence
• Current and valid Paid Blue Card (Queensland Working with Children Check) or ability to apply
• Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain it before starting

What we offer

• SCHADS level 4 pay, plus superannuation and salary packaging (up to $18,550 per year tax-free)
• Payment of the Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card
• Free professional and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, including First Nations counsellors
• Annual influenza and other vaccination reimbursement
• Employee benefits program and learning and development opportunities