Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring
about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

• Part-Time(0.8), Ongoing
• Family Life Frankston/Mornington Peninsula – Locations
• SCHCADS Level 7 – $102,267.48 + super, salary packaging benefits 

The Strength-to-Strength Program is a client-centred trauma informed therapeutic response for children and their mothers who are victim survivors of family violence, which includes therapeutic services delivered via outreach and through centre-based sessions.   

The interventions target children and their mothers from diverse populations, with the aim of strengthening therapeutic responses and Improving outcomes while building evidence about effective practice approaches for responding to victim survivors. 

About you

• Post graduate qualification in Counselling and/or qualified Psychologist
• Demonstrated significant experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children who are victims of Family Violence
• Eligibility for full membership to an appropriate professional association
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of assessment and therapeutic interventions
• Ability to develop and implement trauma informed approaches to practice
• Experience in responding to various presentations of victims of family violence
• Experience delivering child-centred therapeutic interventions such as sand tray, symbol, play or art therapy and/or other similar trauma informed therapies appropriate for working with children 
• Willingness to provide an outreach service to engage with children and ensure accessibility
• A satisfactory National Police Check
• A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 10 years)
• A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au

How to apply

To apply please review the position description which can be found on our website and submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV.  Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received. 

In line with various State Government’s COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Capability Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees. 

You may be required to obtain particular vaccines or immunisations in order to perform the inherit requirements of this position. This Includes but Is not limited to the COVID-19 vaccine/immunisation

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. 

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.