Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

• SCHCADS Level 6 $88,030
• 0.9 FTE, Ongoing
• Hastings location

The Family Violence Women and Children’s Counsellor will provide counselling support and group work for women, children and their families who have been exposed to or have been directly affected by family violence. This will be delivered both face to face and through using a variety of technologies. The span of working hours is from 7am-7pm and weekend work may be required.

About you:

• Formal qualifications in psychology, counselling, family therapy or social work or equivalent demonstrated experience
• A satisfactory Police Check
• A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• Proof of the right to work in Australia
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please see attached or explore our website: www.goodshepherd.com.au.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received.