Rehabilitation Counsellor

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Women’s Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) are leaders in women’s health, gender equality, and the primary prevention of violence. We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been improving health outcomes for women for over 40 years. Our vision is to create a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving.

Our work focusses on HEALTHY WOMEN and SYSTEMS CHANGE and includes counselling and support services, healing and recovery after violence, health promotion, community violence prevention, professional education, capacity building, systems leadership and policy development.

Our work focusses on creating better outcomes for those experiencing the highest rates of health disadvantage and inequality. We are a pro-choice organisation that supports people with diverse bodies, sexualities and gender identities. We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that our services are accessible and welcoming to all. Our staff team of 40+ are passionate and supportive people who work collaboratively to create a better world.

Our head office is located on unceded Jagera and Turrbal Land in South Brisbane, with many of our services spanning across the entire state.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Rehabilitation Counsellor is to support women and gender diverse people in their healing and recovery from experiences of domestic, family, and sexual violence, supporting them to overcome barriers that prevent full participation in work and community life.

This is an office-based role located in South Brisbane. It includes face-to face, telephone, and web-based delivery modalities.

Selection Criteria:

Please provide a response to the following questions in your application:

1. What skills and experience do you have providing trauma-informed healing-centred counselling? What approaches do you use and why?
2. What is your knowledge of domestic, family and sexual violence impacts, programs and services?
3. How do you ensure people from all backgrounds and experiences have their needs met?
4. What will you bring to WHEQ?

For more information, please see the attached position description.