Volunteer Counsellor

Volunteer Counsellor – Community Care Beenleigh Districts Inc.

Community Care Beenleigh Districts Inc. (CCBD) is seeking a suitably qualified Volunteer Counsellor to join our community counselling service in Beenleigh.

This opportunity may particularly suit someone who has recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Counselling (or equivalent recognised qualification), is registered with ACA or PACFA, and is looking to build further post-qualification counselling experience.

Applicants should have previous experience working directly with clients through employment, supervised placement or another appropriate counselling setting. This is not a student placement.

About the role

The Volunteer Counsellor will provide counselling to adult clients presenting with a range of personal, relationship and psychosocial concerns.

Key duties include:

• Providing individual counselling to adult clients.
• Undertaking appropriate assessment, goal setting and counselling interventions.
• Maintaining professional and timely case notes and client records.
• Identifying and responding appropriately to risk and making referrals where required.
• Working within CCBD policies relating to confidentiality, privacy, informed consent, professional boundaries and client safety.
• Participating in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Working collaboratively with the CCBD Manager and team.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Has completed a Bachelor or Master-level counselling qualification or equivalent.
• Holds current registration with ACA or PACFA.
• Has previous supervised experience providing counselling directly to clients.
• Demonstrates sound counselling, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands professional boundaries, confidentiality, informed consent and ethical practice.
• Can work independently within their level of competence and seek support when required.
• Is reliable, professional and able to make a regular commitment to the service.
• Can maintain appropriate clinical documentation and case notes.

Relevant screening and referee checks will apply.

What CCBD can offer

Volunteering with CCBD provides an opportunity to gain further real-world counselling experience within an established community service environment.

The role may provide opportunities to:

• Build post-qualification face-to-face counselling experience.
• Work with a diverse adult client group and range of presenting concerns.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Maintain a documented record of counselling practice and supervision hours that may assist with professional development and registration requirements, subject to ACA, PACFA or other relevant professional body requirements.
• Develop experience in assessment, counselling interventions, referrals and professional documentation.
• Strengthen your professional CV and demonstrate recent counselling experience when applying for future positions.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the Beenleigh community.

Important information

This is a genuine volunteer position and is not being offered as a pathway to paid employment with CCBD. Applicants should apply on the understanding that the position is unlikely to lead to paid employment with our organisation.

The opportunity is intended to provide meaningful counselling experience, professional development and exposure to community-based practice that may strengthen future employment opportunities within the broader counselling and community services sector.

About CCBD

Community Care Beenleigh Districts Inc. is a community-based not-for-profit organisation with a long history of supporting people in Beenleigh and surrounding areas.

Our counselling service provides accessible support to adults experiencing a range of personal, relationship and psychosocial challenges. We emphasise respectful, ethical and client-centred practice and appropriate referral when clients require more specialised support.

How to apply

Please provide:

• A current CV outlining your qualifications and counselling experience.
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in volunteering with CCBD.
• Details of your current ACA or PACFA registration.
• Your general availability and the regular commitment you could make.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview to discuss their experience, professional interests, availability and suitability for the CCBD counselling service.