Trauma-Informed Child & Family Counsellor (Part-time)

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing/Packaging

Active Social Club

Extensive professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Access to on-site research support

Job summary

Colac Area Health in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Child and Family Counsellor to join our Community Health team. The role delivers assessment, individual and family therapy, parent-focused interventions and systemic supports within a trauma-informed framework.

Part-time, 48 hours per fortnight, maternity leave replacement from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to foster family wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Welfare or related discipline.
• Experience undertaking assessment and therapeutic interventions with children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide flexible, culturally safe and inclusive therapeutic support.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and integrated service environment.
• Understanding of social, economic and structural factors impacting children, young people and families.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience delivering child, adolescent and family therapy interventions.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed counselling approaches.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and family-focused programs.
• Experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and therapeutic support to children aged 5-12 years and their families.
• Work within a trauma-informed and family-centred framework.
• Deliver assessment, intervention, referral and advocacy services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
• Contribute to community education, health promotion and service development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Welfare

Tools

Driver's Licence (Vic)

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Job description

Colac Area Health in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Child and Family Counsellor to join our Community Health team. The role delivers assessment, individual and family therapy, parent-focused interventions and systemic supports within a trauma-informed framework.

Part-time, 48 hours per fortnight, maternity leave replacement from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to foster family wellbeing and positive outcomes.