Counselling Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a community minded, dedicated and skilled clinical leader to lead a team of counselling professionals supporting families and communities in a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation in Wagga Wagga, covering the Riverina region of NSW. 

Reporting functionally to the Director Operations and clinically to the Director Clinical Governance, as the Counselling Manager, based in Wagga Wagga, you will be responsible to provide leadership to the counselling team while supporting the clinical governance processes of RACR. The role is expected to develop, maintain, and manage the quality of the therapeutic practice and services offered by the organisation. Therapeutic services refer to any counselling, relationship education, and specialised family violence programs delivered by RACR. It also refers to any group work, casework or project that operates as a therapeutic service or any therapeutic work undertaken by RACR.

To be successful in this role, you are required to possess:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in, social science, social work, psychology, counselling, clinical work or a related area and current registration with a professional association (e.g. APS, AASW, PACFA, ACA).
• Relevant experience in supervising a counselling team and providing leadership in delivering a range of services for individuals, children and young people, couples and families.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the drivers, contributing factors, assessment and risk management relevant to family and domestic violence.
• Ability to demonstrate a broad theoretical approach and demonstrated experience and skills in counselling/ clinical practice including the use of a systemic framework.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached position description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits 

The salary on offer is in the range of $95,344.20 to $99,263.66 per annum plus superannuation fora full time applicant. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of net pay. Successful interstate candidates can expect reimbursement of relocation expenses.

According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.