Child & Family Counsellor

The Benevolent Society; Campbelltown; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Cultural inclusion

Employee networks

Zusammenfassung

The Benevolent Society in Campbelltown, NSW, is seeking a Child & Family Counsellor to support children, young people and families healing from complex trauma and domestic violence through counselling and psychotherapy.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and contribute to safety planning, risk assessment and family action plans while delivering group programs and ensuring culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Qualifikationen

• A relevant tertiary degree in counselling, art therapy, social work, psychology or a related discipline.
• Five-plus years’ experience counselling families impacted by domestic and family violence and trauma, including children and young people.
• Experience counselling adults and children individually and together in safe, developmentally appropriate joint sessions.
• A strong understanding of attachment and how trauma and adversity affect children’s development and relationships, with clear knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
• A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach using a range of therapeutic modalities, and the ability to engage clients who may be hesitant to seek support.
• Strong assessment, safety planning and case-management skills, supported by excellent time management, organisation and timely record keeping.
• An understanding of culturally responsive practice and the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTIQA+ communities.

Aufgaben

• Support healing: deliver counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and their families impacted by complex trauma, domestic and family violence, abuse and mental health concerns, working individually and together where safe and appropriate.
• Plan for meaningful progress: conduct strengths-based assessments, implement risk minimisation strategies and develop safety plans and Family Action Plans in partnership with clients.
• Build connection: co-facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducation programs for women, children and young people.
• Connect care: provide case management and coordinate wraparound supports with a multidisciplinary team, schools, health services and community providers.
• Keep practice safe and responsive: maintain timely records, elevate safety and child-protection concerns, and assist intake during busy periods or leave.

Kenntnisse

Counselling

Psychology

Social Work

Trauma-informed care

Family therapy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in counselling/psychology/social work

Jobbeschreibung

• Permanent part-time | 30 hours per week | Campbelltown, Dharawal Country
• 47.19-50.77 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
• Help children, young people and families heal from trauma and strengthen relationships

Walk alongside children, young people and families as they heal from complex trauma, rebuild safety and strengthen their relationships. As our Child & Family Counsellor at the Campbelltown centre, you’ll provide counselling and psychotherapy to families experiencing the impacts of domestic and family violence, abuse, bullying, mental health concerns and other forms of adversity and disadvantage.

The Centre for Women’s Children & Family Health has a commitment to employing women from diverse backgrounds. The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

How You Will Contribute

• Support healing: deliver counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and their families impacted by complex trauma, domestic and family violence, abuse and mental health concerns, working individually and together where safe and appropriate.
• Plan for meaningful progress: conduct strengths-based assessments, implement risk minimisation strategies and develop safety plans and Family Action Plans in partnership with clients.
• Build connection: co-facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducation programs for women, children and young people.
• Connect care: provide case management and coordinate wraparound supports with a multidisciplinary team, schools, health services and community providers.
• Keep practice safe and responsive: maintain timely records, elevate safety and child-protection concerns, and assist intake during busy periods or leave.

What You’ll Enjoy

Bring your expertise to a collaborative team, with benefits that support your wellbeing, development and life beyond work.

• Salary packaging and perks: up to $18,550 in salary packaging, with entertainment and vehicle packaging options and discounts through selected partners.
• Wellbeing support: access Fitness Passport, our Employee Assistance Program and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Growth and recognition: tailored professional development, supportive career check-ins, service rewards, the You Make a Difference recognition program and long service leave after five years.
• Cultural inclusion: dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.
• Connection and belonging: employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship.

Your Skills and Experience

You’re an experienced Counsellor, Psychologist or Social Worker who builds trust with children and families and adapts therapeutic approaches to their needs. You’ll bring:

• A relevant tertiary degree in counselling, art therapy, social work, psychology or a related discipline.
• Five-plus years’ experience counselling families impacted by domestic and family violence and trauma, including children and young people.
• Experience counselling adults and children individually and together in safe, developmentally appropriate joint sessions.
• A strong understanding of attachment and how trauma and adversity affect children’s development and relationships, with clear knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
• A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach using a range of therapeutic modalities, and the ability to engage clients who may be hesitant to seek support.
• Strong assessment, safety planning and case-management skills, supported by excellent time management, organisation and timely record keeping.
• An understanding of culturally responsive practice and the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTIQA+ communities.

This role aligns with the Individual Contributor level of our Capability Framework. Please refer to the attached framework for the skills, values and behaviours expected at this level.

Our Organisation

For over 200 years, The Benevolent Society has supported people to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and belonging. As an independent, non-religious, not-for-profit organisation, we combine evidence-informed, strengths-based practice with advocacy for safer, more inclusive communities.

Ready to Help Shape a Safer Future?

We’d love to hear how your counselling experience could make a difference for children, young people and families.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.