We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our dedicated North Queensland Rural Family Support Service on a fulltime basis. This role will be primarily based out of Townsville and will require extensive travel to provide in-home support to families living in remote areas of North West Queensland.

Purpose of Position

• Provide support to families living in rural areas experiencing parent and family-orientated challenges
• Work alongside individuals, families and extended families to improve family dynamics
• Provide education, information, and practical assistance to families accessing the service
• Provide a holist response to the needs of each individual in the family and to the family as a unit as well

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences)
• Sounds knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilise, therapeutic processes and practices
• Highly developed counselling, interpersonal and communication frameworks and practices, that are congruent with strengths or competencies approach and demonstrated professional integrity, with respect to such matters as confidentiality and client interests
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively within a team contributing to the development of program procedures and work practices.
• Supervisory experience is highly regarded
• Current Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• A criminal history check will be conducted on the recommended person for this position

Remuneration

base salary + super+ salary packaging + employee benefits

The UCC salary packaging program offers employees the opportunity to significantly increase their take home pay.   For more information please refer to http://www.accesspay.com.au/ebook/ebook.html or visit the AccessPay website (http://www.accesspay.com.au/Content.aspx?page=salarypackaging).

Culture and Benefits

Our shared values drive the way we work- Compassion, Respect, Justice, Working Together and Leading through Learning. Aligned to our values, our commitment to you is: 

• Training for your role now and development opportunities for your career
• Diverse work arrangements and opportunities
• Support to undertake tertiary study
• Corporate private health discounts
• Competitive personal and income insurance 

Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the attached position description. Should you require additional / specific details about the role, please contact as per the details below.

UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur 

Through our values UCQ is proud of our team’s diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.