Family and Community Counselling Service Leader
This key leadership role combines service oversight, contract management, and stakeholder engagement to guide a collaborative team delivering Individual, Family Counselling and Employee Assistance Program services within the North Queensland region.
As a seasoned leader in counselling, EAP or social service settings, you will leverage your expertise to provide strategic and operational guidance across individual, family, and employee counselling services. You will also build strong relationships with employers, community partners, and local networks to grow EAP service reach.
* Provide visionary leadership and operational direction for a dynamic team of qualified practitioners.
* Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and expansion of our services.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to promote our services and achieve organisational objectives.
* Monitor programme performance in line with funding agreements and compliance requirements.
About This Role
To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, along with significant leadership experience in a counselling, EAP, or social service setting. You must demonstrate a strong understanding of government funding contracts and reporting requirements, as well as experience developing staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a values-based leadership style that fosters team wellbeing and ethical practice, and a willingness to travel to regional sites.
Benefits
Earn a competitive salary, generous salary packaging options, and access to our fleet vehicles for approved regional travel. Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, birthday leave, and loyalty leave, as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Join a supportive team that prioritises staff wellbeing and promotes a positive work-life balance.
As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* A competitive hourly rate with a $2500 uplift built into your pay.
* $200 sign-on bonus.
* Relocation assistance up to $4500 available to support your transition.
* Generous salary packaging options, including up to $15900 tax-free plus meal and entertainment benefits through our not-for-profit status.
* Access to our fleet vehicles for approved regional travel.
* 5 weeks of annual leave, including a paid Christmas shutdown period.
* 1 day of birthday leave each year to celebrate you.
* Extra loyalty leave - 1 additional week of paid leave at both 5 and 6 years of continuous service.
* Bonus leave when you reach the top pay point within your level.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Access to a new wellbeing app called Sonder, which includes access to qualified medical professionals, including counsellors, psychologists and mental health specialists.
* Wellbeing and lifestyle perks, including discounts through Flare, Travel Club, and MyBenefits.