• Permanent part time (45 hours per fortnight)
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Paid parental leave + 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare

About the opportunity

This newly established position will provide counselling and facilitate therapeutic group work for men, women and children who voluntarily access the service within the Inner Gippsland region. The Counsellor will undertake appropriate assessments of consumers throughout the duration of their engagement to ensure that their support needs are met. The Counsellor will also assist with referrals to relevant support services such as housing, financial counselling, integrated family services and family violence support services.

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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.

We also offer paid parental leave to eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 2 weeks for secondary carers).

As well as offering a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, counselling or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering counselling services and therapeutic support to men, women and/or children
• Previous experience in developing and facilitating group work programs
• Knowledge of a range of theoretical frameworks relevant to working with children, young people and families
• Well-developed risk assessment and safety planning skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

How to apply

Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:

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

Applications will be assessed as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Carrie Jagusch – Manager Children, Youth and Families Inner Gippsland on (03) 5662 5150.

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.

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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.