Counsellor / Case Specialist

Our specialist service works with male survivors of sexual violence across Queensland. In this role, you’ll provide counselling and a range of in person and online specialist supports to help them overcome the impact of experiencing sexual violence._

**54 reasons** is Australia’s leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.**

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

**A place to make a difference**:
In this 9 day fortnight (68.4 hours), fixed term contract position through to mid-September 2025 (maternity leave cover), you’ll provide counselling and case management support to male survivors of sexual violence and victims of violent crime._ _Based in Brisbane, you’ll be a member of our QLD Programs team and report to our Team Leader.
- You will make a difference by:_
- Providing specialist support, psychoeducation, counselling, information, referrals and case management to males with complex needs and males who have experienced sexual assault
- Conducting thorough risk and needs assessments, within a trauma informed case management framework
- Assisting victim/survivors to develop emotional regulation strategies and providing additional holistic support

**A place to feel valued**:

- This role requires:_
- A Bachelor of Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Services Qualification and/or significant experience in a similar role
- Knowledge and understanding of counselling frameworks and the impact of sexual assault on individuals
- Experience working within a counselling role or similar
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Suitable space to work from home in a hybrid model of both office and home based service delivery
- Current driver's licence and Blue Card

**A place to belong**:
At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

- Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 - currently $43.08 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
- Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

**Does this sound like the place for you?**

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

**Applications close**: Monday 17th March 2025.
- Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the _Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_._
- Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation._