Caring for a loved one is important work. Some days caring brings great joy, but some days it can be lonely or a little overwhelming. No matter how you feel today, our Carer’s Gateway will be just a phone call away. Carer’s Gateway is a new initiative to provide carers with information, support, counselling, and coaching.

We’re seeking people who listen with compassion and quickly identify which supports will alleviate the pressure on carers.

As a Counsellor, you will provide high quality counselling to carers from all walks of life who support Older Australians, children and adults with a disability. You will focus on 3 domains of work, health and feeling’s and will draw on therapeutic group work and information as required to improve their quality of life.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a newly created service offering much needed support to those who care for others
• We set you up for success with a buddy, structured orientation & training
• Self-care is important; Monthly accrued day off (FT roles only) & purchase additional leave
• Salary packaging, novated leasing, meals and entertainment card and discount program available

What do you need to be successful in this role?

You will be a qualified counsellor with experience providing counselling or group work and:

• Ability to quickly and effectively evaluate the needs of a client who may be in crisis and identify potential referrals that may meet their needs
• Excellent understanding of carers issues in the domains of work, health and feelings and how these impact on quality of life.
• Excellent time management and organising skills to balance competing demands
• Ability to provide outstanding service to our clients in a positive, respectful and culturally sensitive way
• Drivers licence, pool cars available if required

Ready to really love what you do & help people live their best lives?