Counselling Team Leader Position in Ipswich

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Australia Mercy Community Full time

About this Role

Mercy Community Services invites applications for a Counselling Team Leader position, offering a rewarding opportunity to lead and develop high-quality service delivery in counselling programs.

As a key member of our Ipswich office team, you will be responsible for providing effective leadership, management, and support in the development and implementation of service delivery to children, families, and other stakeholders.

The successful applicant will possess a strong understanding of counselling interventions, including those with children and young people who have experienced child abuse and neglect. A tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, or a related discipline is essential, along with significant relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement individualised and/or family intervention plans
  • Motivate and mentor staff, building an effective team culture
  • Collaborate with the Senior Program Manager to identify and implement opportunities for staff and program development

About You

We are seeking an experienced professional with a positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and the ability to obtain any legislatively required personal history screening as needed.

Benefits and Opportunities

This role offers a salary package of $106,388 - $111,091 (SCHADS L6) plus superannuation and access to generous salary packaging. As part of the Mercy Community team, you will also enjoy a range of benefits, including increased take-home pay through salary packaging, payment for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card, and free confidential counselling services.

Why Choose Mercy Community?

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation that provides a wide range of services supporting families and young people, people living with a disability, and the elderly. Our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment drive all our work.


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