• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Part time 4 days per week | Maximum term to 30 June 2024
• Based at Dandenong

About the opportunity

We have a new opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Counsellor to join our Family Services Program. Responding to referrals from Child FIRST, the Family Services Program supports families who are experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s well being.

The Senior Counsellor will be responsible for:

• Providing assessment and counselling services to children, young people, adults, couples and families with complex needs referred by Family Services
• Providing specialist consultation to Family Services Practitioners, client families and other professionals
• Developing and facilitating psycho-therapeutic group programs for children, adolescents or families 

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What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience providing assessment counselling services to children, young people adults, couples, and/or families with complex needs
• Strong understanding of trauma informed practice, child development and the impact of abuse and neglect
• Proven ability to assess risk and respond appropriately
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal

How to apply

Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current resume

You will also be asked to address key selection criteria questions on the application form.

Applications will be assessed as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone. Please note interviews may be held prior to applications closing.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Tersia Kirsten or Stacey Maric – Family Services Team Leaders on (03) 8792 8999.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.