Family Violence Counsellor

• Part time (4 days per week) | Ongoing
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Paid parental leave + 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counsellor to become part of our Children, Youth and Family Services team. The role is dynamic and diverse, working with women, children and young people from a variety of backgrounds with experience of Family Violence. You will be required to work within a cultural diversity framework ensuring the needs of all groups and individuals are understood and met in a sensitive way.

Click here to view the full position description.

What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits.

We also offer paid parental leave to eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers).

As well as offering a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor qualification in Social Work/Qualification in Counselling or equivalent tertiary related field.

You will also have:

• Well-developed knowledge of working in the children, youth and families sector with experience of supporting women, children and young people who have experience of family violence.
• Strong background in counselling and group work skills.
• Excellent assessment and communication abilities and knowledge of MARAM framework and related legislation
• Outstanding customer service, effective time management and organisational ability are hallmarks of this position.

How to apply

Apply today by submitting the below as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:

• Cover Letter (outlining your suitability according to person specification in the position description)
• Current Resume

We’ll be assessing applications as they come through and interviews may take place prior to applications closing so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Get in touch 

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Toni Mackay – Senior Manager, Child Youth & Families on 03 5144 7777.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.