Psychologists | Social Workers (Ballarat)

Acacia Connection; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support team

Monthly peer supervision

PD allowance

Job summary

Acacia Connection is expanding its Ballarat team to deliver high-quality counselling and psychological support through a hybrid model of in-office, onsite at client locations, and telehealth. We seek experienced Psychologists and Social Workers who align with our values and are committed to integrity, excellence and client-centered care.

The role offers a collaborative team environment with ongoing supervision, professional development allowances, and a pathway for long-term career growth within

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or membership with AASW (Social Worker).
• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in mental health or counselling.
• Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Experience (or interest) in workplace-based psychological services and critical incident response.
• Tech-savviness and the ability to work independently with strong organisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and support to a wide range of clients with varied presentations.
• Deliver services through a blend of face-to-face, onsite, and telehealth formats.
• Respond to critical incidents and workplace challenges with empathy and professionalism.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration and impact.

Skills

Clinical experience

Evidence-based approaches

Workplace psychology

Tech-savviness

Education

AHPRA Registration (Psychologist)

AASW membership

Job description

Psychologists | Social Workers (Ballarat)

At Acacia Connection, we’re more than just an Employee Assistance Provider — we’re a passionate, purpose-driven team changing lives every day. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of employees and their families across Australia through exceptional, compassionate care.

We deliver high-quality counselling and psychological support, both face-to-face and via telehealth, helping individuals navigate personal and work-related challenges that affect their wellbeing, performance, safety, and mental health.

As demand for our services continues to grow, we’re expanding our team of talented, values-aligned professionals. We’re currently on the lookout for experienced Psychologists and Social Workers to join us in Ballarat and the central highlands region in hybrid roles – combining in-office, onsite at customer locations, and work-from-home flexibility.

At Acacia Connection, we’re more than just an Employee Assistance Provider — we’re a passionate, purpose-driven team changing lives every day. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of employees and their families across Australia through exceptional, compassionate care.

We deliver high-quality counselling and psychological support, both face-to-face and via telehealth, helping individuals navigate personal and work-related challenges that affect their wellbeing, performance, safety, and mental health.

As demand for our services continues to grow, we’re expanding our team of talented, values-aligned professionals. We’re currently on the lookout for experienced Psychologists and Social Workers to join us in Ballarat and the central highlands region in hybrid roles – combining in-office, onsite, and work-from-home flexibility.

The Opportunity

You’ll be part of a dynamic, growing organisation with a strong national presence and a deep commitment to integrity, quality, and client-centered care. This is a diverse and stimulating role that will allow you to:

• Provide counselling and support to a wide range of clients with varied presentations
• Deliver services through a blend of face-to-face, onsite, and telehealth formats
• Respond to critical incidents and workplace challenges with empathy and professionalism
• Contribute to a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration and impact

What You Bring

• Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or membership with AASW (Social Worker)
• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in mental health or counselling
• Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Experience (or interest) in workplace-based psychological services and critical incident response
• Tech-savviness and the ability to work independently with strong organisation and time management
• Integrity, warmth, and a genuine commitment to high‑quality care
• Excellent remuneration and long‑term career growth within the Acacia Group
• Whilst this is a full‑time position, part time will also be considered for the right person
• Dedicated support team – we handle the admin so you can focus on clients
• Monthly peer supervision, PD allowance and leave
• Support managing clinical complexities, subpoenas, and report requests

Values and Integrity: Success in this role requires high levels of integrity, transparency, and alignment with the values and ethos of Acacia Connection.

Our Commitment:

At Acacia EAP we value inclusiveness, excellence, resilience, integrity and innovation. These values are entrenched in the work we do and how we conduct our business. We want to work with people who are passionate about people and who seek long term employment.

We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and enthusiastically encourage applications from people with disability, age-inclusive demographics, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives will enrich our team and contribute to our collective success.

If you're looking for a role that blends professional autonomy with the support of a compassionate and collaborative team — all while making a meaningful difference — we'd love to hear from you.