Counsellor Community Program

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Counsellor Community Programs

Competitive salary ranging from $111 750 - $123 400 per annum plus superannuation
Free onsite parking
Maximise your earning potential with salary packaging options

About the Role:

This full-time counselling role works primarily with a Lived Experience Peer Mentor and provides counselling brief intervention and treatment support to clients residing in the Community Rehabilitation Recovery and Support (CRRS) program as well as AOD counselling for clients in the general community.

Working closely with multidisciplinary team members this role also provides support across the client journey including initial contact comprehensive assessment risk assessment and safety planning treatment planning and review and evidence-based counselling and brief interventions to individuals and their family members within harm minimisation and recovery frameworks.

Requirements of the Position:

Full and unconditional professional registration with AHPRA Australian Counselling Association or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Diploma in Counselling or Bachelor degree Counselling qualifications/experience.
Proven skills in record keeping and report writing and sound computer literacy
Experience working within best practice therapeutic frameworks.
Excellent communication skills ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs
Current Working With Vulnerable People Card First Aid Certificate Drivers License and Police Check. Please note that applicants with a police record are not automatically barred from applying for roles at Karralika. Each application will be considered on its merits with reference to the role.

Desirable:

Counselling experience working with people who have substance use issues.
Experience in group work (e.g. SMART or other)
We also welcome applications from individuals with broader expertise in supporting clients with complex needs including dual diagnosis and/or health mental health or other relevant/related qualifications or experience

Apply Now!

At Karralika Programs inclusion isnt a buzzword its who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally diverse individuals LGBTQIA communities young people people with disability and those with lived experience of AOD recovery.

Everyone has a seat at our table. Come and join us!

Applications close on 6 March 2026. This role is a high priority for our organisation. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted progressively so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting for the closing date.

To view the full position description please visit our website: with us. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Community Programs Manager Tristan OConnor on (02).

Counsellor Community ProgramsCompetitive salary ranging from $111 750 - $123 400 per annum plus superannuationFree onsite parkingMaximise your earning potential with salary packaging optionsAbout the Role:This full-time counselling role works primarily with a Lived Experience Peer Mentor and provide...