Job Description

For over 25 years, Bravehearts has been a leading voice in child protection. The impact of our work drives us towards our Vision of a world where people, communities, and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. We are dedicated to creating a brighter, safer future where children are free from sexual harm.

We are currently seeking an experienced, passionate and professional Clinician to join our Courage Project team in Mackay. This is a full time position on a fixed term basis until the end of June 2027.

About The Courage Project Team:

The Courage Project provides trauma informed mental health services for children under 14 years of age in North Qld (Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regions) who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing physical and/or sexual abuse/assault, family violence and self-harm. The team’s professionalism is matched by their warmth, compassion, and collaborative spirit. They consistently provide exceptional support to both their clients and one another.

About the Clinician role:

You will be responsible for providing counselling through face-to-face, telephone and/or online sessions, conducting psychological and other assessments, maintaining detailed case notes, and ensuring your practice is consistently of the highest standard. You will also need to compile concise and professional reports and attend regular supervision meetings. This role is also required to complete fortnightly overnight outreach trips to the Isaac and Whitsunday regions.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or counselling.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing counselling (within the field of trauma is preferred).
• Experience providing counselling to boys up to 16-years old would be advantageous.
• A sound understanding of child protection legislation relevant to service delivery, and the effects of trauma on the individual, family, interpersonal, and societal level.
• ·Registration (or eligibility) and/or membership with governing body of profession (Psychologists Registration Board of Queensland, Australian Counselling Association, the Australian Association of Social Work, or Queensland Counselling Association).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong negotiation and mediation abilities.
• Experience and understanding of issues relating to service delivery with an agency that is committed to socially and culturally inclusive practices is preferable.
• An understanding of working within a mandatory reporting framework.
• Must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate.
• Ability to complete fortnightly overnight outreach trips is essential.
• Demonstrate Bravehearts’ values of Integrity, Respect, Energy, Empathy and Bravery.

Why join Bravehearts?

• You will play a key role in advancing our mission to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.
• You'll join a supportive and compassionate team that, despite the seriousness of our work, knows how to have fun and create a positive environment.
• We pay in line with the SCHADS award, and this role is classified at social and community Level 5 (plus super, plus salary sacrifice).
• Relocation allowance available.
• Competitive salary including not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits salary packaging. Reduce the amount of tax you need to pay = more money in your bank account each pay!
• Enjoy self care leave, professional development leave and birthday leave!
• Access to discounts, cashback and other perks through our HRIS, Employment Hero.
• Confidential support through our employee assistance program and wellbeing services.
• We are an organisation that genuinely cares about its people.

How to apply:

• Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
• We encourage you to access the full position description on our careers page before applying: https://bravehearts.org.au/careers/positions-available/
• If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process, please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au

Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained.

Bravehearts is committed to fostering a truly inclusive and diverse workplace that is dedicated to fostering a culture where every voice and every child is valued, respected, and safe from harm. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all diverse or minority backgrounds, to join us in creating safe, supportive environments that make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Bravehearts is a child-safe organisation and we have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse. All
Bravehearts employees must have a current Working with Children Check (relevant to the state/territory where the work is being completed) and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. These will need to be completed prior to commencement.