• Attractive salary ranging from approximately $88,000 - $92,000 (pro-rata) + superannuation
• Relocation assistance provided to help you move to this picturesque region (for Australian based candidates)
• Salary packaging options available to increase your take-home pay

Please note: This role is based in our Albury office

About the Organisation

We are an independent, non-government, community-managed agency offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shires. By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower individuals, families and community groups and contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

We now have a rewarding opportunity available for a Family Counsellor to join our organisation and begin making a difference in the lives of local families.

Note: We will be conducting ongoing reviews of candidate applications, so please send through your application and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary ranging from $88,000 - $92,000 p.a. (pro-rata), the successful candidate will receive ongoing mentoring and support as well as training opportunities including child consultation training.

Additional benefits include:

• Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate (for Australian based candidates)
• Salary packaging opportunities available to further increase your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements: this role can be performed on either a full-time or part-time basis by negotiation 
• A family-friendly workplace culture that allows employees to enjoy a healthy work/life balance 

About the Role

This is role will see the successful candidate supporting and educating families in reducing conflict and improving family functioning. 

You will also be providing intergrated support including counselling and group work to achieve workable parenting arrangements, while managing caseloads in line with all regulatory guidelines and policies.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fostering a collaborative working relationship with other Family Relationship Services programs and external agencies
• Assisting separated families who are in high conflict to adjust to family separation 
• Proactively promote and support a culture of child safety and relevant cultural connection for all children including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with disabilities, children who may be gender diverse or children who may be culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)

What You Will Bring to the Team

To be considered for this role, you must hold, at minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent. 

Critical to your success in this position will also be the demonstrated ability to implement relevant, evidence-based theories and techniques while screening, assessing and responding to complex client needs.

Other requirements for this role include:

• Ability to apply the principles of “best interests of the child” to client work
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy and presentation skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, including the ability to understand and manage oneself and the impact of actions on others
• Organisational, time management and planning skills
• Driver's licence and a valid Working With Children's Check

Are you an experienced Family Counsellor looking to make a difference in the lives of families experiencing conflict? Apply now!