About the Role
Meli is excited to advertise for the role of Counsellor or Senior Counsellor within our Therapeutic and Children’s Counselling Service. This role is part-time, fixed term until 30 June 2024 and is based at our Warrnambool Office.
We are seeking either a skilled senior counsellor with at least 2 years of relevant work experience or a recent counselling graduate who is ready to put their studies into practice. The position will provide counselling support for individuals and affected others who are experiencing gambling related harm and individuals, children/young people or families experiencing challenges in establishing, maintaining or strengthening family relationships.
We are seeking someone with knowledge and understanding of addictive behaviours, trauma-informed practice including an understanding of family violence, child development grief and loss and attachment theory.
Vacancy Details
- Part-time, fixed term until 30 June 2024
- Counsellor – $94,077 p/a (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging
- Senior Counsellor – $102,791 p/a (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
- Extensive learning and development calendar, including a structured orientation and induction plan
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
About You
Counsellor
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related behavioural sciences.
- An understanding of evidence based therapeutic approaches to counselling and knowledge of working with addictive behaviours in a therapeutic setting.
- Ability to provide assessments and counselling interventions.
- Knowledge of trauma theory, grief and loss and attachment theory.
- Knowledge of the broader client services system, legislation, support services and organisations.
Senior Counsellor
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related behavioural sciences with a minimum of two years relevant industry experience.
- An understanding of evidence based therapeutic approaches to counselling and knowledge of working with addictive behaviours in a therapeutic setting.
- Ability to provide comprehensive assessments and counselling interventions.
- Knowledge of trauma theory, grief and loss and attachment theory.
- Knowledge of the broader client services system, legislation, support services and organisations.
Application Process
- To apply, please click the ‘quick apply’ button on Seek, or head to our Careers page on our Meli website https://www.meli.org.au/careers/
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Meli reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Betti Chapelle, Acting Manager – Therapeutic Services, on 0437 439 780.
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at [email protected]
Applications close 12:00pm Tuesday 5 September 2023.
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