Counsellor (couples, individuals, and families)

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more fulfilling lives”.  Our purpose is “To empower people to become more resilient and experience improved wellbeing to better determine their futures”.

Our organisational values are at the forefront of all interactions with our employees, our clients and our stakeholders.

We are:

• Creative
• Welcoming
• Responsive; and
• Thriving

As a community focused ‘for-purpose’ organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 13 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The Role

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates keen to be considered for appointment as a Family and Relationship Counsellor.

• Note – This role will cover two sites Narre Warren and Frankston with Narre Warren being the base site. Whilst we are open to discussing flexible work / hybrid arrangements, presence on site is a requirement of the role.

The appointee is responsible for providing short term counselling for individuals, couples and families. In doing so, the appointee will work closely with Better Place Australia colleagues in developing a coordinated and integrated approach to assisting clients to resolve relationship difficulties effectively.

Essential Requirements

• To be considered for this role, prospective candidates should have an understanding of family dynamics, mental health, family violence and its impact on relationships.
• Experience in working with couples, families and individuals in a therapeutic/short term counselling context.
• Experience in dealing with relationship issues, parenting issues and complex family dynamics.
• Membership or eligibility of membership with ACA (level 2 or above), PACFA, AASW or PBA.

Employee Benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim, we have:

• Attractive above-award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take home pay)
• Additional annual leave days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% loading
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

We also offer:

• Fortnightly 1:1 clinical supervision
• Bi-monthly group supervision
• A collegiate environment within a multidisciplinary team

Like to know more?

This position is available on a full time basis (1.0 FTE). Evening work (until 8pm) will be required one evening per week.  For further information, please download a copy of the position description.

Prospective candidates can also contact Ms. Jhooma Barthwal – Manager and Clinical Lead, Mental Health Services for a confidential discussion on 9556 5333.

Workplace Flexibility

Here at Better Place Australia we embrace flexible ways of working including work from home. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility might look like for you and your individual needs.

Apply today

Better Place Australia is a for purpose organisation, providing services for all members of the community regardless of religion, age, gender, sexuality, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.  We offer a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference. At BPA, we all have a shared responsibility for supporting a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  We look forward to hearing from you – apply today!

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years’ experience do you have as a counsellor?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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