• Newly created role to tackle cyberbullying
• Educate counsellors, parents and carers
• Build the Parentline Cyberbullying Program

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown’s Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

Parentline is an established confidential telephone and online service, providing professional counselling and support to parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory. The program operates 7 days a week between 8am and 10pm (local time) and has a focus on providing support to parents and carers of children aged between 0-8 years.

The Cyberbullying Consultant is a newly created role in response to the Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce Report to help tackle the issue of cyberbullying. The Consultant will design and deliver training to Parentline and Kids Helpline Counsellors; develop and facilitate education to parents and carers across Qld; and develop evidence based resources for the Parentline website and distribution to parents and carers.

You should have bachelor level qualifications in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling etc and relevant experience in community services. You will be a confident public speaker and have experience in the delivery of training and adult education strategies. Strong research skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a variety of stakeholders is essential. Previous experience in relation to cyberbullying and online safety and experience in engaging with the media is preferred. You will be engaging with parents and carers using a variety of online platforms so must be comfortable working with technology.

We are looking to interview prior to Christmas with the position to start in the New Year.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of young people we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.