Coronial Counsellor

Provision of detailed information of a complex, frequently distressing, potentially traumatic nature to clients, state wide, about Coronial processes, autopsy findings and the circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the Queensland Coroner.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- High level of clinical knowledge and expertise in the areas of contemporary grief, loss and bereavement, trauma and crisis intervention.
- Proven ability to manage, prioritise and triage a complex caseload with mínimal direct supervision
- Proven high-level skills in the provision of crisis intervention support.
- Proven leadership and training abilities in relevant clinical theory and practice to support colleagues and other relevant professionals.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with professional and senior stakeholders
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in working with distressed clients from a range of diverse socio economic and cultural backgrounds at times of crisis.
- Proven ability to work effectively and collegially within an emotionally challenging and high-pressure environment.
- Proven ability to manage your own emotional responses to work which involves regular exposure to confronting crisis situations
- Excellent computer and word-processing skills
- Advanced research and/or analytical skills
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports which incorporate clinical recommendations and advice within the legislative framework of the Coroners Act 2003

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with Degree in Social Work or Psychology with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or for registration as a psychologist with AHPRA. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervision/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
- A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study or health management is highly desirable.
- Appointees may be required to work across a range of shifts including a 7 day roster or continuous shift roster to support service delivery.
- This position may also be required to do on-call duties.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
- Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

How to apply
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

- A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
- Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.