Counsellor

Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent's is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us.   Better and fairer care. Always

About the Opportunity:

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Counsellor to join our team, on a permanent part time basis. This role works within the interdisciplinary team to support people, their families and career's through the provision of timely and effective, individual, group and family counselling. The role contributes to the overall effectiveness of the interdisciplinary team and provides education for patients, their families and hospital employees as directed.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us:

• Ability to work on a permanent part time basis (22.8 hours per week)

• Experience in a Palliative Care setting (essential)

• Masters in counselling (preferred)

• Commitment to professional development and quality assurance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexible approach and the ability to respond to a changing environment

• Uphold and promote the goals and vision of the Hospital

• Personally model, articulate and integrate mission and values of SVPHB into the work environment

• A desire to acquire and/'or continue formal Counselling qualifications

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

Respectfully no agencies please.

Interested? Apply today

St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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