Social and Emotional Wellbeing Counsellor (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

About the role

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position for a Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Counsellor in the new Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Service, Wattle House, a partnership between Each, Wellways, QPASTT and Goondir Health Services. The role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, drawing on lived experience, cultural knowledge and professional expertise. It is a part-time 0.8 FTE position based in and around Toowoomba with outreach required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe and trauma-informed counselling and wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
• Work with community members, families and local services to set and achieve wellbeing goals
• Carry out home visits and outreach where appropriate
• Engage with local Aboriginal communities, services and networks to strengthen pathways to care
• Promote the SEWB program and contribute to a culturally inclusive team culture
• Build partnerships with consortia members and stakeholders to support integrated service delivery
• Contribute to program quality, compliance and reporting while ensuring client safety and wellbeing

Required profile

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (identified position)
• Demonstrated experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, culture and connection to Country
• Experience supporting people through grief and loss, trauma, family violence or mental health challenges
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for outreach across the Toowoomba region

Required skills

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Counselling or a related discipline
• Skilled in providing counselling and wellbeing support to individuals, families or groups

What we offer

• Pay of $53-$56.97 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• Flexible work arrangements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Employee assistance program, career pathways and eligibility for portable long service leave

Applications are reviewed as they are received; interviews may occur during the advertising period. Full details are available through the employer's careers site.