- Part time position (3 days per week) based at our Centre for Women’s and Children’s Health in Campbelltown
- $41.96ph – $45.14ph + 11% Super + 15,900pa Salary Packaging
- Supportive, collaborative team environment where you can thrive!
The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
The Centre for Women’s, Children & Family Health provides a holistic service to women who have experienced trauma including Domestic & Family Violence, childhood trauma & sexual assault.
About the role
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team in our Centre for Women’s, Children & Family Health as a Group Facilitator! Working holistically, alongside a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll support women to overcome the effects of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, loss and other women’s health issues.
We use an integrated, wrap-around service model, and take a trauma-informed, DV informed, strengths-based approach.
Duties
- Undertake an initial group assessment; facilitate high quality therapeutic group work including psychoeducation and wellbeing groups, counselling, psychotherapy and co-design ongoing group programs
- Empower clients through provision of information supporting them to make informed choices
- Coordinate with other service providers to plan and promote group work in the local area, creating partnerships and networks to improve outcomes for clients
- Support the delivery of health promotion and community education workshops to raise awareness of issues that may be impacting clients of the service, address the effects of trauma and reduce social isolation
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:
- Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements including part time hours, hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees.
- Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
- Wellness – Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment – a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have a Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work or relevant field and:
- At least 3 years experience facilitating groups ideally working with women who have experienced trauma.
- Experience working with women and children affected by Domestic Family violence, trauma, sexual assault, including historical child sexual assault, mental health or other forms of adversity.
- Experience in developing & facilitating evidence informed therapeutic groups and health and wellbeing workshops.
- Experience undertaking psychosocial assessments to promote group participants safety and reduce risks of triggers.
- A clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilities
Apply online today!
To apply please submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role
Call Brenda on 0246 333 777 to discuss the role in more detail.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.