Family Life – Transforming lives for stronger communities
● Work locally in the Bayside Area and make a difference within the Community
● Enjoy the benefits of flexible work through our Hybrid Working Model
● Full Time Permanent Opportunity
● Level 7 SCHADS Award $104,866.32 + Generous Salary Packaging + Super
Be part of an organisation that allows you to prioritise your health and wellbeing within a supportive, people-focused culture.
Who we are
Family Life is a specialist family services provider that has worked with children, families and communities for more than 50 years. At Family Life, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and healthy family environment. Our vision is to work with clients and partners to create capable communities, strong families and thriving children.
We are known for our innovation, impact and whole-of-community collective impact approach. Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in the Strength2Strength team is a Full Time Permanent role based at Frankston Bunurong Land and provides outreach and centre based services to address the effects of ongoing exposure to family violence, and assist families to achieve safety and stability.
The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist offers relationship and trauma informed counselling and therapy to children and adolescents experiencing mental health or behavioural related challenges affected by ongoing effects of trauma and abuse, working collaboratively alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team for best outcomes for a whole-of-family therapeutic approach.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have passion, knowledge, competency and experience with the effects of trauma on behaviour and development of children and youth. The successful candidate will also showcase the creative ability to develop and implement trauma-informed approaches to practice alongside like-minded peers to deliver a multi-disciplinary teamwork based service for best outcomes for families affected by family violence.
What we offer
● Flexible Work Culture through our Hybrid Working Model
● Salary packaging (receive up to an extra $18,500 in tax-free pay per year)
● Paid Wellbeing Leave
● Paid Study Leave
● Additional Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
● Home office equipment provided by Family Life to support Hybrid Working
● Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service for employees
How to Apply
For a full position description please visit our careers website: https://www.familylife.com.au/careers/
Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via our Application Portal.
For further information regarding the position please contact Amanda, Manager- Therapeutic Family Violence Services Manager on (03) 8599 5433.
Applications close: Friday 16 September 2022
*We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!
All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check and COVID vaccination certificate. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.
Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Family LIfe is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind