Senior Counsellor - Carer's Gateway
Senior Counsellor - Carer's Gateway
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$ 95000 - 100000
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Job Description
- Fulltime position based on Bidjigal Country in Hurstville
- $97K $101K Super $15900 Salary Packaging
- Flexible Friendly organisation with hybrid work available monthly accrued day off
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent nonreligious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Caring for a loved one is important work. Some days caring brings great joy but some days it can be lonely or a little overwhelming. No matter how you feel today our Carers Gateway will be just a phone call away. Carers Gateway is a new initiative to provide carers with information support counselling and coaching.
As a Senior Counsellor you will support the team to provide high quality counselling to carers accessing support through the Carers Gateway Program. This position will use strengthbased frameworks to provide support and supervision to the team and offer therapeutic services such as counselling therapeutic group work information and research services to support people impacted by their role as a carer to improve their quality of life.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits You can package up to $15900 pa of your pretax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a fulltime employee.
- Recognition and RewardSector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
A minimum of a current Australian Counselling Association accreditation Level3 or a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
3 years experience providing counselling services and group work
Post graduate qualifications in counselling would support success
Accredited in clinical supervision or eligibility to undertake training to gain accreditation with prior experience in mentoring and supervising other Counsellors.
Ability to complete file audits and provide feedback to maintain compliance standards contribute to program development and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience facilitating programs for individuals and groups
Knowledge of wrap around and referral services available
Excellent understanding of carers issues in the domains of work health and feelings and how these impact on quality of life.
Ability to quickly and effectively evaluate the needs of a client who may be in crisis and identify potential referrals that may meet their needs
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to apply counselling theories skills and knowledge to clients experiencing issues relating to area of specialty
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested Apply online today!
Email Nikki Allwood on or call onfor more details about the role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
