About Foundation House

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing, and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries.

The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral, and non-aligned. Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick. We have approximately 200 staff with metropolitan regional offices in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong, and Ringwood.

The opportunity

Due to an increased demand for services, we are looking to expand our team of specialist Counsellor Advocates in the following areas;

• Counsellor Advocate – Child, Youth and Family
• Counsellor Advocate – Adult and Family
• Counsellor Advocate – Child Youth Adult and Family
• Counsellor Advocate –Afghanistan Community response

These positions will be based at our various offices in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong and Ringwood and we are offering between 0.8 – 1 EFT and have ongoing and fixed term roles available.

We are also looking to expand our team of Intake and Access Counsellor Advocates, click here for further information and to apply.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will meet the following key selection criteria:

• hold a degree in psychology, social work, counselling or relevant discipline
• be experienced in conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments and providing therapeutic interventions
• be experienced in working systemically by advocating on behalf of clients with a range of sectors including health, education, welfare, government and legal
• have demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice models in working with children, young people, adults and families of a refugee background
• be experienced in a range of approaches in supporting complex cases such as mental health, family violence, substance use issues
• be a highly organised professional who can effectively document client health records and prepare high quality client reports for medical and allied health professionals, other services and government bodies and protection visa applications where required
• demonstrate a positive, creative, and collaborative approach

Salary and Benefits

We offer a gross annual salary of $101,250, plus 17.5% leave loading and 10.5% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550.

Why Foundation House?

• Work in a role with a true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• Range of flexible working options
• Highly supportive team environment
• Excellent training and professional development
• Diverse workforce
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
• Tax savings through attractive salary packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Novated leasing
• Onsite parking.

Employment requirements

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Driver’s Licence
• COVID-19 vaccination
• Proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

APPLICATIONS

If you are inspired to make a positive difference, please submit your resume with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria contained in the relevant position description, adhering to a two page limit for combined cover letter/KSC response.

Click Apply Now to refer to the advertisement on our website for a copy of the relevant position description.

Please note when applying you will be asked for your preferences regarding, location, specialisation and EFT. Depending on business needs we may get in touch to see if you are open to other options.

We support having a conversation about any reasonable adjustments you may require. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process. For any enquiries or request regarding these positions please email [email protected]

Applications for this position will be assessed on receipt - interviews may be held and positions filled prior to closing date.

For any enquiries regarding these positions please email [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor Advocates enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Foundation House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and actively plays a part in combating family violence; this is reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive impartial consideration for employment.

We encourage people with disabilities to apply.