About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here - providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children's and parenting services, counselling, support, men's programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Family Violence Counsellor, at our Mackay location. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a part-time, fixed-term position offering 30.4 hours per week, until 30th January, 2026.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Health Professional Award, level 3.
You will successfully
- Deliver specialist family violence counselling interventions and group work to women who have experienced family violence.
- Establish and maintain resources relevant to supporting women and children who are experiencing family violence.
- Proactively participate in, and support networks that are improving outcomes for women and children experiencing family violence.
- Apply an intersectional feminist analysis and deep understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, works with clients' strengths, and utilises their expertise in counselling and/or therapeutic models, skills, techniques, and modalities.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and counselling to women who have experienced family violence (including group work)
- Provide professional and confidential counselling to women who have experienced or are experiencing family violence, in order to effectively reduce risks to their safety and enable their long-term recovery
- Use professional risk assessment and best practice in safety planning in line with the FV Stream protocols, procedures and clinical governance framework.
- Engage appropriate risk management follow-up as required.
You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)
- Degree qualification in counselling or equivalent required
- At least 3 years of experience in a counsellor or similar position required
- Be a member and registered with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc)
- Experience in counselling women who have experienced trauma
- Experience with women and children who have experienced family violence.
- A current Working With Children Check, QLD Blue Card is required
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
- Flexible working conditions
- Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
- Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
- Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
- Opportunity for career development;
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.