• Part Time (0.6 FTE) Max Term position until June 2026 with possibility of extension
• Location: Carlton – VIC - Hybrid Working Options
• Highly Competitive Remuneration & Benefits

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Gambling Counsellor to join our team as part of the Gambling program based in Carlton. The Therapeutic Counsellor will be responsible for delivering therapeutic counselling support to individuals affected by problem gambling and their families in order to assist in reducing the negative effects of problem gambling. All counselling programs are underpinned by psychodynamic, trauma informed, holistic principles.

The Therapeutic Counsellor will provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.

SSI works within a trauma informed context to provide a culturally informed therapeutic service. The Therapeutic Counsellor will operate within an evidence-based practice framework for the effectiveness of various therapeutic approaches. The Therapeutic Counsellor is bound by a code of ethics, good practice and confidentiality and is required to attend an ongoing program of continual professional development. Contribute to the development of coordinated approaches to service delivery across key stakeholder groups.In addition to face-to-face counselling, this position will raise community awareness of problem gambling issues to the multicultural communities utilizing appropriate strategies.

If you're passionate about supporting recovery and reducing gambling harm, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. 

Requirements for Success

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in social work, counselling or psychology
• Experience and training in addiction and/or gambling counselling
• Demonstrated highly developed communication skills in written and oral situations, with supportive & positive attitude toward all persons for whom there is responsibility, accountability or care
• Experience in facilitating evidence-based therapeutic practices and study in a counselling environment.
• Experience in tracking and monitoring client change/progress or therapy impact
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Computer Literacy consistent with the expectations for a Therapeutic Counsellor
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and follow-up skills
• Ability to travel between sites and working locations

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! (details via AccessPay)
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. 

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter, explaining your interest and suitability for this role via the "Apply Now" button. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form ) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.