KLC Counselling & Play Therapy Join a fun, supportive, and innovative team of highly trained and ethical Play Therapists and Counsellors dedicated to providing the best practices for children and families. Role: Play Therapist / Children Counsellor Job Description: Position: Permanent Part-Time / Part-Time Contractor Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Schedule: 2 - 4 days per week (negotiable) Benefits: Opportunities for regular debriefing Monthly team meetings Referral support and management Fully equipped therapy rooms Flexible working arrangements Mentoring support In-house professional development (PD) and team meetings Advertising/marketing through social media and our website Opportunities for delivery/co-facilitation of training and group programs Additional Benefits for Permanent Part-Time (PPT) Employees: Competitive hourly rate Yearly allocated funding for professional development Monthly peer supervision Additional Benefits for Contractors: Generous contractor percentage of the fee for service About Us: KLC Counselling & Play Therapy, based in Hervey Bay, Queensland, specializes in personalized Play Therapy, focusing on the unique circumstances and cultural backgrounds of each family. We provide Play Therapy for children ages 3 to 12 years, and for older children when developmentally appropriate. For adolescents aged 12 to 18, we utilize a Solution-Focused, Person-Centered counselling approach. Our services also include parent coaching and support for families with children from birth to 18 years. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality therapy through ongoing professional development, supervision, and collaborative teamwork, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for clients and staff alike. We are passionate about our work and believe that play is the pathway to healing. Position Requirements: Accredited qualifications in counselling, social work, or play therapy. Registered or in the process of registering with ACA, PTPA, APPTA, and/or PACFA (provisional registration is acceptable) and adherence to ethical and professional standards. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Self-management skills to handle client load, including therapy sessions, parent reviews, report writing, case conferences, etc. Strong note-keeping skills; familiarity with best practices, in-depth case analysis, self-reflection, and legal requirements. Professional and respectful communication skills with families/carers and support services, focusing on systemic change. Commitment to privacy and confidentiality. Support KLC Counselling & Play Therapy’s vision and ethos of providing high-quality, holistic support tailored to each family’s needs. Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently. High standards of personal ethics and a commitment to continuous professional development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Characteristics: At least two years of experience working therapeutically with children and families. Training in parenting programs such as Circle of Security, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), or Tuning in to Kids. Familiarity with Splose appointment scheduling software or similar. Therapist Responsibilities: Hold or be willing to obtain an ABN (contractor only). Obtain a current National Police Check. Hold a current Working with Children Check clearance. Obtain personal public liability and professional indemnity insurance (contractor only). Organize and participate in regular supervision with a registered Play Therapy/Counselling supervisor. Hold a First Aid and CPR Certificate.