Family Counsellor

• Values Based Organisation
• Salary Packaging, & paid Leave benefits
• Work close to home – Warragul & Pakenham
• Multiple ongoing part time positions available

CatholicCare works on behalf of the community in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and Diocese of Sale and seeks to achieve “life to the full” for those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.

If you have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or another relevant discipline, this role could be the next exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for two highly skilled Family Counsellors to join our Family and Relationship Counselling and Parenting Orders Program teams to provide counselling, referral, resourcing, for families, parents and young people to help strengthen family relationships and reduce the adverse impacts of separation and divorce. Our main offices are situated in Warragul and Pakenham, but services are provided across the Gippsland region. Applicants who live in the South Gippsland Region, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful applicants will possess:
• A degree in Psychology, Counselling or Social Work
• Eligibility for A.P.S or A.A.S.W membership
• A proven track record in relationship and family counselling
• Excellent communication, decision making, problem solving, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in, and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
• Experience using the MS Office Suite.

This role may include some travel time, with working hours across both day and evening sessions.

In return you will work in a supportive team environment, and will receive some attractive staff benefits!

For a detailed position description, go to: http://www.ccam.org.au/page/58/careers
Applications can be made via the CatholicCare website Careers page;
http://www.ccam.org.au/page/58/careers or apply in writing using the subject line: Counsellor – Warragul/Pakenham location – Sale. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working With Children Check, and Working Rights in Australia. Enquiries can be directed to the HR team on (03) 9287 5554. Applications close Friday 15th June 2018.

CatholicCare has PBI tax status, and the salary can be packaged to the benefit of the incumbent.
CatholicCare is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process.