Specialist Counsellor 1800RESPECT
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
- Permanent Contracts with ongoing development opportunities
- Must have availability for night and weekend work
- $85,000 – $90,000 plus shift penalties (full time and part-time available)
- Salary Sacrifice available
- Please note the requirement to work across day/afternoon/evening shifts
This is an exciting time to join Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre as we expand our service in delivering the specialist counselling 1800RESPECT program across the country!
We are recruiting for several Specialist Counsellor roles based in Western Australia (Perth and surrounding areas) and New South Wales (Sydney and surrounding areas) with full-time and part-time positions available.
About the Role
The Specialist Counsellor works as part of the national 1800RESPECT telephone counselling service 24/7 providing highly specialised trauma counselling services to those whose lives have been impacted by domestic and family, sexual assault, and/or workplace sexual harassment. Specifically the role will:-
- Provide single session specialist therapeutic counselling support, psycho education, referrals, and support for callers with complex needs
- Some roles will also provide short term on-going support for clients with more complex needs
- Establish caller safety, building rapport and identifying best pathways for support
- Work within a new national framework based on knowledge of best practice principles
- At times will be required to support the First Responder teams by answering calls and chats and providing information, referral and other support
What we’re looking for
It is essential that you have:
- A tertiary degree (of minimum 3 years duration) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or relevant field
- Minimum 3 years counselling experience including support for people impacted by DFV and SA (telephone counselling advantageous)
- Professional membership (or eligible for professional membership) of any of the following governing bodies – ACA, PACFA, AASW or AHPRA
- Interest in working for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation as partners in delivering this national counselling service.
- Solid IT skills to work across phone and on-line chat platforms
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, referee checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and proof that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Why join Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre
- Engage in two-way learning opportunities that expand your knowledge of working for a remote-based, community-controlled organisation
- Above Award conditions including paid parental leave; additional leave provisions; improved penalty rates and more generous long service leave provisions
- Family friendly workplace
- Flexible work practices including remote working options
- EAP support and Professional Supervision provided
- Competitive salary and benefits including generous salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount programs available
- Opportunity for ongoing professional development
Interested? Apply online today!
If this sounds like the role for you then click on the apply button now!
To apply please ensure that you:
- Submit your resume and cover letter
- Complete all application questions
- Your resume should outline your work history and details of relevant qualifications
- Your cover letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would be a good fit
We reserve the right to consider applications prior to close off period and encourage all applicants to not delay in applying. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.
Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Application Questions
- Name
- Address
- What tertiary qualifications do you hold?
- Do you hold or are you eligible to hold professional membership with any of the following governing bodies? ACA, PACFA, AASW, AHPRA or APS.
- Do you have a current Working with Children Check?
- Do you have full working rights in Australia? Please detail any restrictions.
- What working hours are you seeking?
- As a 24/7 service, this does require specialist counsellors to undertake a variety of shifts – what is your availability across a 24/7 roster?
- If successful, when could you commence?
