Manager Counselling and Community Engagement - Cairns Applications: Open
Hours: Full-time
This position is being actively recruited and applications will be reviewed upon submission. True reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement before the closing date. Are you a passionate, forward-thinking leader in community services? Ready to drive positive change in our expanding counselling and sexual assault prevention programs? If you're eager to make a real impact, True wants to hear from you!
About the role With unprecedented government investment in expanding frontline staff, reforming the legal and justice systems, and enhancing health and service support, this role has the opportunity to ensure True is at the forefront of these services. The role is responsible for building an integrated prevention, response, and recovery support system to alleviate the harmful impact of sexual abuse. The role leads the operational and strategic implementation of True's counselling and community engagement objectives in Far North Queensland (FNQ). This role will identify partnerships and community engagement opportunities to continually support primary prevention, response, and recovery activities. The Manager Counselling & Community Engagement collaborates closely with the Director Strategic Development & Impact as a key advisor assisting with the portfolio's strategic planning and special projects/initiatives. And the best part? You'll get to live and work in the stunning tropical paradise of Cairns! A contribution to relocation may also be considered.
Selection criteria: Accomplished manager (5+ years' experience) with relevant industry experience in counselling and community engagement services. Tertiary qualifications in social work/psychology, health or behavioural sciences, and eligibility for registration with that respective discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed counselling frameworks that are culturally responsive and safe for children, young people, and adults. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and policy guiding sexual assault prevention, responses, and recovery in Queensland and nationally. Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing strategic and operational plans and providing strategic options and advice to senior leaders. Demonstrated capability to analyse, develop and review policy, implement new integrated programs, and pursue commercial opportunities. Experience in funding contract management, data management, program planning, budgeting, and evaluation. Experience in consultation and collaboration with government and community organisations, and the development of partnerships to achieve strategic goals. How to apply Please submit a cover letter addressing each of the below selection criteria and your CV, include the names and contact numbers of two referees.
True is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and values social and cultural diversity, and people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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