This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced counsellor to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.
About RAV
RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
About the role
Reporting to the Centre Manager Ballarat and working closely with a team of highly skilled clinicians, your responsibilities will include the provision of high-quality, culturally sensitive relationship counselling and therapy, including education programs for individuals, couples, and families. You will be able to apply your skills and expertise in childhood development and family dynamics to respond to a diverse range of issues: including trauma, violence and abuse, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, separation and divorce and blended families.
Based at our centre located in Ballarat, this is a permanent, part-time position for three (3) days per week.
Skills, experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline including family therapy, social work, counselling, psychology.
- Previous supervised professional experience in relationship counselling and family violence.
- Demonstrated application of therapeutic modalities relevant to working with individuals, couples and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and couples where family violence is present and accurately assess for family violence.
- Understand and be able to practically apply relevant legislative regulations.
What we offer
A competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidate with a base salary range of $88k to $94k (pro-rata) per annum, superannuation, and access to salary packaging. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work/life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your cover letter responding to the above job requirements “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.
A copy of the position description is available in the application box above. For SEEK candidates, please find the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers. [link removed]
For specific queries about this position contact Jayne Ferguson, Centre Manager Ballarat by phoning 0438 344 118. Applications close on Friday 21 October 2022.
Please note this is a readvertised position. Previous applicants need not reapply.
The Victorian Chief Health Officer has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for some sectors and workers. At RAV some services and roles are required to comply with Government mandated orders unless a medical exemption applies. The health and safety of our employees and clients are a priority. Candidates are required to provide vaccination evidence during the recruitment process.
RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.