Are you a Counsellor, Senior Counsellor or supervisor who is passionate about providing high level support to a team of highly skilled, experienced and passionate Counsellors and work with victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault to empower and provide a space for healing that is safe, inclusive and trauma informed? If you said ‘yes’, then look no further because this is the perfect role for you!

Why work at Windermere?

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd!  Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.

• Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or combination of both
• Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
• Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
• Secondment and career growth opportunities
• Staff discount program for everyday items
• Opportunities for professional development
• Study Leave provisions
• Paid Parental Leave    

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better in our staff survey from November 2024, 87% of respondents said they were "proud to work at Windermere" and 86.3% feel "we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion". Read more here https://tinyurl.com/pulsesurveynov2024

Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity!

The Senior Counsellor will be responsible for providing supervision to a team of passionate and highly skilled and experienced Counsellors. Will be responsible of holding a case load and providing direct Counselling support to victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Clinical supervision certification is also a requirement.

This role is permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE) and a truly rewarding opportunity for someone with a professional background in Counselling and working with victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault.

 *As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary.  Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay 

Annual Salary up too - $67K (pro rata) without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent and comparative salary in the job market to $74K (pro rata) (including $15,900 Salary Packaging)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor level qualifications in social work, social welfare, community services or related discipline that meet the mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist Family Violence Practitioners (essential as per Recommendation 209) and/or can demonstrate eligibility to work within the Family Violence Sector under Recommendation 209.
• Comprehensive MARAM Training and FVISS/CISS training (evidence of completion, or willingness to complete during the onboarding period).
• Supervisor Training.
• Formal training or certification in clinical supervision and experience providing clinical supervision to Counsellors.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma and trauma informed practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of Family Violence, sexual assault and working with children who display harmful sexual behaviours. 
• Demonstrated assessment skills, including psychosocial assessment and the MARAMIS framework.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Able to maintain consumer files and databases. Ability to prepare written reports.
• Planning and organising – excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and medical assessment.
• Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
• Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

If this job excites you, then click the “Apply Now” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees.  We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.