Child and Family Counsellor

Gateway Health; Wodonga; Presencial; AUD 74.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop & phone with remote access

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

EAP

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination & health cover

Descripción de la vacante

Gateway Health, a not-for-profit community health service in Northeast Victoria, seeks a part-time counsellor to work with children and families in Wodonga until 30/06/2027. The role focuses on strengthening relationships and wellbeing through counselling, education and therapeutic interventions, with a 60.8-hour fortnight schedule and a base in Wodonga.

The position sits under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 Level 4, offering competitive benefits

Formación

• Qualifications in social work, welfare, counselling or mental health, psychology or health and behavioural sciences or relevant equivalent studies.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to assess needs and develop integrated treatment plans.

Responsabilidades

• Provide counselling, therapeutic interventions and education to families to strengthen wellbeing and safety of children.
• Respond flexibly to families’ needs for support, working with children, carers/parents, or families as a unit.

Conocimientos

Social work

Counselling

Welfare

Mental health

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

• Join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time temporary opportunity until 30/06/2027 (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Wodonga, where you will respond flexibly to families’ needs for support by working individually with children and carers/ parents or collectively as a family unit to address key concerns.

The key aspect of the position is to strengthen relationships and ensure the wellbeing and safety of children through the provision of counselling, therapeutic interventions, and education to families.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 Level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Qualifications in social work, welfare, counselling or mental health, psychology or health and behavioural sciences or relevant equivalent studies
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing children’s and families’ needs and areas of risk, identifying goals and developing integrated collaborative treatment plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in theories of behaviour by utilising a range of therapeutic approaches and methods

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.