Bereavement Counsellor Support After Suicide Victoria

Jesuit Social Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and Orientation program

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Jesuit Social Services is seeking a Bereavement Counsellor to join its Support After Suicide program in Victoria. The role focuses on counselling and group work for people bereaved by suicide, with a strong emphasis on compassion, trauma-informed practice and community engagement.

The position is permanent and part-time, with an induction, ongoing training and access to employee assistance programs. Applications close on 9 November 2026, and the organisation promotes equity, inclusion and child

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification and experience in social work/psychology field.
• Appropriate counselling and group work experience, relevant to the context of bereavement, trauma and suicide is highly desirable.

Skills

Social work/psychology background

Bereavement counselling & group work

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work/psychology

Job description

Bereavement Counsellor Support After Suicide Victoria

Posted: 23/10/2026

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

Job Description

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification and experience in social work/psychology field.
• Appropriate counselling and group work experience, relevant to the context of bereavement, trauma and suicide is highly desirable.

About the program

Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Programs, Participation and Pathways stream. Operating in metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria, the program provides counselling, group and online support to people bereaved by suicide.

Support After Suicide also facilitates information sessions for the community and provides education to professionals to increase the awareness of how to respond effectively and compassionately to the bereaved.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 9 November 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.